Resident Care Director (RN/LPN)

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Resident Care Department to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable quality assisted living services focused on maximizing residents’ individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Century Park standards. Reports to the Executive Director (or Assisted Living Director, if applicable).

Qualifications

• Minimum ASN degree from accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing throughout employment
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in senior care or related setting
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; must remain current during employment
• Current First Aid certification (if required by State)

Responsibilities

Administrative and Planning

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates resident care goals
• Maintains compliance with budget in labor and expense control
• Creates, manages, and approves scheduling for Resident Care staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels 24/7

Resident Care Focus

• Works with Executive Director and/or Assisted Living Director to build relationships with residents and families
• Completes Resident assessments, develops and implements service plans, and communicates outcomes with resident and/or family member upon admission, semi-annually (or as State mandated), and as needed
• Conducts incident report follow-up investigation and ensures completion of resident status documentation
• Prepares for survey readiness and follow-up to ensure Plan of Correction is appropriately and timely completed
• Develops and monitors quality improvement plan
• Completes audits and observations to ensure associate compliance with Infection Control and other resident care regulations
• Ensures documentation of resident clinical status/needs and communicates with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Investigates and resolves resident and family concerns and complaints in collaboration with Executive Director

Medication Management Focus

• Oversees medication program including accuracy of medication assistance records (MARs), providing hands-on medication assistance to residents, and monitoring med passes
• Provides communication and follow-up with provider pharmacy to ensure compliance with resident medication orders
• Conducts regular audits of medication records, med storage areas, MARs, and Narcotic Declining Inventories

Supervisory Requirements

• Recruits, selects, hires, trains, evaluates, supervises, and counsels resident care team as needed
• Serves as an effective role model, maintaining an approachable leadership style

Additional Requirements

• Communicates effectively with physicians, resident care staff, family members, and others
• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Liaisons with residents, families, and support departments to adequately plan for resident needs
• Collects, analyzes, and manages data
• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of nursing administration practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in an assisted living community
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the resident care department
• Proficient performance in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understands and follows company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

About Us

At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership, and personal ethics are not only valued but expected. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect, and outstanding service are apparent in all we do. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning, and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations on behalf of their residents.