Director of Resident Care
Southeast Senior Living
- Marietta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Direct and supervise care staff.
- Develop, maintain and periodically update written care policies, procedures and manual, objectives and philosophies. Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating care services with other resident services.
- Implement plans of correction for state surveys and deficiencies, complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc. Implement and maintain the continuous quality improvement program.
- Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission. Responsible for all assessments and care plans. Inform personnel of new admissions.
- Assist in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans; develop and implement a resident care organizational structure; participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies. Make reports and recommendations to the Executive Director concerning operations of the department.
- Schedule department work hours, including vacation and holiday schedules, shift and work assignments. Ensure adequate staffing and expedite work; delegate administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to resident care services supervisory associates as deemed necessary to perform assigned duties.
- Ensure that all resident care associates have valid and current licenses/certifications and are performing duties in accordance with acceptable standards. Review associates complaints and grievances and ensure that all are treated consistent with policies and applicable laws
- Develop and participate in planning, implementing, conducting and scheduling orientation, training and in-service educational activities for resident care associates.
- Encourage resident care services supervisory associates to attend and participate in leadership and outside training programs.
- Ensure that all resident services associates attend and participate in Hazardous communication, Infection Control and Universal Precautions training programs prior to reporting for work assignments.
- Maintain residents’ confidentiality and privacy; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with and ensure that all resident care services personnel know and comply with Residents’ Rights.
- Monitor care services to ensure that Residents’ Rights and needs are met. Review, promptly report to the Executive Director, and maintain written records of all resident complaints and grievances.
- Assist in developing for each resident in compliance with federal/state guidelines a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the care and medical problems and/or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified.
- Ensure that all resident care services associates are aware of the plan of care.
- Recommend to the Executive Director the equipment and supply needs for the Resident Care Department; assist in developing and monitoring adequate and cost effective inventory control procedures.
- Attend and participate in various committees and meetings of the community.
- Provide written and/or oral reports of the Resident Care Department, including incident reports, to Executive Director and others as required.
- Evaluate and implement recommendations pertaining to resident care.
- Follow procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment; ensure that resident care associates follow established safety and infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary.
- Ensure that resident care services associates understand and follow community policies and procedures, the Infection Control Plan, Standards Precautions, established safety rules, and fire and disaster procedures.
- Ensure cleanliness of work areas.
- Ensure that related resident care expenses are within budget.
- Participate as a Manager On Duty during assigned weekends. Be on call for resident – oriented situations.
- Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.
- Monitor resident’s treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care; review documentation to ensure compliance with state regulations and the community’s policies relating to residents’ care plan, medications and conditions.
- Marketing responsibilities:
- Participate as instructed in the sales process of potential residents. Greet new admissions and escort to rooms.
- Cooperate with Marketing Department by meeting with Discharge Planners, Physicians, etc.
- Maintain contact with physicians and ensure proper record keeping; and provide direct care as necessary and when assigned.
- A Registered Nurse/Licensed Nurse in good standing, meeting all applicable federal and state licensure, is preferred.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must read, write, speak and understand English.
- Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Computer literate.
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
- Previous experience in a healthcare-related community or equivalent, preferably assisted living.
- Must be knowledgeable of general rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing assisted living.
- Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
- Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.