Director of Resident Care

12 Oaks Senior Living; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

12 Oaks Senior Living in Texas seeks a Director of Resident Care to lead the Resident Care department, shape nursing practice, and ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

You will oversee nursing operations, drive compliance with regulations, supervise staff, coordinate with physicians and home health providers, and maintain accurate resident records and service plans while managing the monthly calendar and budget.

Qualifications

• RN nursing license in the appropriate state.
• Three years of nursing experience.
• One year of supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Resident Care department.
• Monitor resident care for regulatory compliance and standards.
• Supervise medication administration and audits.
• Ensure documentation, service plans and assessments are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate resident care with physicians, home health agencies and family members.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Medication administration audits

Training of staff

Resident care coordination

Education

Diploma in Nursing (RN)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Director of Resident Care is responsible for the overall development, management, and operation of the Resident Care department. Performs resident health assessments; provides training/oversight to staff for all areas of resident care, monitors the status of residents’ general conditions, as allowed by regulation; coordinates resident care with third-party providers such as physicians and home health agencies and companion services in conjunction with residents and their families/involved parties.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residentsOversees the management and daily operations of the departmentMonitors resident care for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company care performance standardsMonitors staff in supervision and administration of medication, to include frequent audits of medication sheetsEnsures that medications are properly stored, medication carts/cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standardsEnsures that all required documentation, including service plans and assessments are completed in a timely manner, and that assessments/service plans are reviewed with appropriate partiesSchedules or oversees scheduling of monthly staffing calendars to meet the needs of the residents while striving to maintain budgetary compliance for the departmentEnsures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standardsObserves residents, records significant reactions, and informs physician and pharmacist of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidentsOversight of Care Department’s prompt response to all emergency calls from residentsParticipates in the maintenance of resident records appropriatelyEnsures appropriate handling of on-the-job inquiries per the policyAttends required community meetings and completes required reports in a neat and timely mannerAttends all staff meeting, training, and educational classes as requiredPerforms other duties as requiredQualifications & Physical Requirements:Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residentsOversees the management and daily operations of the departmentMonitors resident care for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company care performance standardsMonitors staff in supervision and administration of medication, to include frequent audits of medication sheetsEnsures that medications are properly stored, medication carts/cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standardsEnsures that all required documentation, including service plans and assessments are completed in a timely manner, and that assessments/service plans are reviewed with appropriate partiesSchedules or oversees scheduling of monthly staffing calendars to meet the needs of the residents while striving to maintain budgetary compliance for the departmentEnsures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standardsObserves residents, records significant reactions, and informs physician and pharmacist of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidentsOversight of Care Department’s prompt response to all emergency calls from residentsParticipates in the maintenance of resident records appropriatelyEnsures appropriate handling of on-the-job inquiries per the policyAttends required community meetings and completes required reports in a neat and timely mannerAttends all staff meeting, training, and educational classes as requiredPerforms other duties as requiredEducation & Experience:Diploma in Nursing at a minimum; Bachelor’s degree preferredCurrent nursing (RN/LPN/LVN) licensure issued by appropriate state licensing agencyThree years of nursing experienceExperience in an assisted living community or long-term care setting highly preferredOne year of supervisory or management experienceThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.