Resident Care Director

About This Role

This role involves leading and managing the health and well-being of residents in a senior living community, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing clinical expertise. The Resident Care Director oversees care plans, manages clinical staff, and maintains communication with residents' families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure community follows all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding clinical care
• Collect, analyze, and report occurrence trends, developing and implementing improvement plans as necessary
• Partner with Administrator and others to analyze and maintain resident and team member health safety
• Partner with pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents
• Provide clinical expertise to licensed nurses and assist with educational presentations
• Identify ongoing needs and services of residents through assessment/Service Plan process, documenting changes in health status
• Oversee completion of monthly updates and report pertinent changes to the responsible party
• Partner with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential changes in service/medication levels
• Ensure the resident’s service plan is updated according to state regulations
• Maintain communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns
• Inform the Business Office of fee changes related to care needs
• Schedule clinical staff on a monthly basis
• Ensure adequate clinical supplies are available
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing
• One (1) year in a nursing leadership role
• BSL Certification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• One (1) year in a nursing leadership role

Nice to Have

• Registered Nurse preferred
• Senior Living experience preferred

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications