Resident Care Director (RN/LPN)

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Are you interested in finding a positive work environment with professional growth opportunities? We have just the position for you. Come and join our growing team as an on-call Resident Care Director RN/LPN.

Position Summary

The 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

Must have a minimum ASN degree from accredited college or university

Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable State

Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing throughout employment

Must have two (2) years supervisory experience in senior care, or related setting

Must have CPR certification upon hire, or obtain during orientation, certification must remain current during employment

Must have current First Aid certification (if required by State)

Primary Job 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 these outcomes with resident and/or family member upon admission, and as often as is State mandated, no less than semi annually 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, 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

Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, resident care staff, and all other staff, family members, or others

Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate

Liaisons with residents, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for resident needs

Must be able to collect, analyze, and manage data

Must have expert knowledge in field of practice

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Must be knowledgeable of nursing administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in an assisted living community

Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the resident care department

Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas

Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Must understand and follow 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

Who We Are

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 of all our associates. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. 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. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards happiness of heart and peace of mind.

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