Resident Care Director — RN/LPN Leader, Nursing Admin

Viva Senior Living; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living is seeking a Resident Care Director to lead Nursing Administration, ensure clinical policy compliance, and oversee staffing and training. The role emphasizes compassionate resident care, regulatory adherence, and budget oversight within a senior living community.

The position requires an active LPN/RN license, 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience, and a commitment to resident rights and high-quality service in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid LPN or RN license, in good standing in accordance with laws of this state, from an approved State School of Nursing.
• A minimum of one (3-5) year of full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Models a business philosophy that treats every resident and family member as a personal customer.
• Responsible for the retention of residents in the community.
• Ensures provision of services to the residents and ensures that all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and carried out.
• Ensure all Viva Senior Living clinical policies are followed, including assessments, service plans, resident care, medication management, and infection control.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, motivate, and monitor the performance of the care staff in the community. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates who model our core values with an interest in care.
• Ensure the completion of assessments on all residents, as required by Viva Senior Living policies and state requirements.
• Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, budgets, and state law.
• Oversees training programs for direct care staff in the community, as regulated by Federal and State licensing requirements.
• Conducts orientation for new team members of the department to ensure that all employees are knowledgeable of the goals, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Conduct interviews/observations on a continual basis of residents to alert Executive Director, family, and other appropriate individuals of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident.
• Supports administration in referral development and maintaining a high census, act as care manager and resource person for the residents and their families.
• Measures outcomes, set goals and leads the care team to achieve those outcome goals
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

English proficiency

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Viva Senior Living is seeking a Resident Care Director to lead Nursing Administration, ensure clinical policy compliance, and oversee staffing and training. The role emphasizes compassionate resident care, regulatory adherence, and budget oversight within a senior living community.

The position requires an active LPN/RN license, 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience, and a commitment to resident rights and high-quality service in a supportive environment.