Resident Care Director (RN) - Lead Memory Care & Quality

Notre Dame Health Care Center, Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Notre Dame Health Care Center, Inc. in Worcester, MA seeks a Director of Resident Care - RN to lead the Resident Care Department and ensure high-quality nursing services in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

The role supervises staff, contributes to management discussions, and drives quality assurance initiatives while maintaining strong resident and family relations and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN), BS preferred.
• Current Nursing license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience with memory care and assisted living.
• Ability to work with professionals and communicate effectively.
• Proven leadership skills from past employment.
• Knowledge of EOEA regulations and resident care standards.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and documentation.
• Ability to manage department policies, safety and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Direct the delivery of resident care while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and develop department staff while promoting quality care.
• Serve as a member of the management team and contribute to strategic planning and QA initiatives.
• Lead with excellent customer service and maintain strong resident/family relations.
• Coordinate with medical staff and ensure safe, effective care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emergency response

Quality assurance

Budget awareness

EOEA regulations knowledge

Education

RN license Massachusetts

BS preferred

Job description

Description

Director of Resident Care - RNLicensed Registered Nurse RequiredNotre Dame du Lac Assisted Living Worcester, MA
Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 /year; federal tax-exempt

Who We Are:

Notre Dame Health Care Center, Inc. (NDHCC) deeply rooted in the heritage of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is committed to the physical, spiritual, and emotional care of our residents and patients. Located off the shores of Lake Quinsigamond within the woods of the Worcester Land Trust, our 5 Star rated nationally recognized Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care, Hospice Care, and Educational Bridge Center provide high-quality compassionate care to the Central MA community.

Position Overview:

Adhering to NDHC’s mission and values, the Resident Care Director directs the delivery of all resident care while maintaining compliance with state, federal guidelines. Responsibilities include the following: supervision and development of department employees, care management, serve as member of organizations management team, development of strategic planning and quality assurance initiatives. This role directly supervises, motivates and encourages all resident care staff. An unwavering focus on customer service and resident and family relations are critical. The Director will lead by example with unwavering customer service demonstrated by healthy and thriving resident and family relationships.

Work Hours and Schedule Expectations:

1. Typical workday hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00PM.?

2. ?Employee within this position not expected to work paid holidays.

3. Position is ultimately responsible for the Resident Care Department 24 hours a day. ?

Requirements

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN), BS preferred

· Current/Nursing license in the state of Massachusetts

· A minimum of five years of clinical experience, working with memory care and assisted living residents.

· Ability to work well with other professionals and communicate effectively.

· Proven leadership skills from past employment professional organizations.

· Knowledge/ Understanding of EOEA regulations required.

· Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice needed to give and evaluate resident care.

· Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer resident care.

· Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer resident care.

· Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

· Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going resident care.

· Skill in preparing and maintaining resident records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.

· Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance

· Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents, medical staff, and the public.

· Ability to maintain quality control standards

· Knowledge of budget process

· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

· Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures

· Ability to communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing) in English

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