Resident Care Director RN or LPN

Foundry Commercial; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakes of Paducah — Senior Living by Allegro — is seeking a dedicated Resident Care Director to lead our resident care team and help residents receive compassionate, personalized care. If you’re a nursing leader who enjoys mentoring others, building relationships with families, and creating a supportive environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

You’ll guide resident care operations, support and develop the nursing and caregiving team, coordinate assessments and care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active, unrestricted license in the state of employment.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, or related healthcare setting.
• Experience leading clinical teams and supporting regulatory compliance.
• Experience with state surveys, quality improvement initiatives, resident assessments, care planning, and risk management.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license if driving responsibilities are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Lead resident care services within Assisted Living and Memory Care.
• Conduct or supervise resident assessments, reassessments, service plans, and care plan reviews.
• Monitor resident wellness and coordinate timely interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, hospice, therapy providers, home health agencies, residents, and families.
• Oversee medication management systems, MAR/TAR audits, and corrective action.
• Maintain survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate incidents and develop follow-up interventions and corrective action plans.
• Recruit, coach, schedule, and develop resident care team members; promote accountability and service excellence.
• Provide staff training on resident care, service planning, ADLs, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leadership, Sales/Marketing, and other departments to support retention, occupancy, admissions, transfers, discharges.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and risk management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nursing leadership

Communication

Team development

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license (state of employment)

BSN preferred

Job description

Resident Care Director – The Lakes of Paducah

Also known as Director of Nursing or Wellness Director

Paducah, KY | Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Opportunity

Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Make a difference in residents’ lives.

The Lakes of Paducah — Senior Living by Allegro — is seeking a dedicated Resident Care Director to lead our resident care team and help residents receive compassionate, personalized care. If you’re a nursing leader who enjoys mentoring others, building relationships with families, and creating a supportive environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Your leadership makes the difference.

In this role, you’ll guide resident care operations, support and develop the nursing and caregiving team, coordinate assessments and care planning, and partner with residents, families, and healthcare providers. You’ll help maintain high standards of care while promoting residents’ dignity, independence, and well-being.

Why The Lakes of Paducah?

The Lakes of Paducah is a beautiful Allegro senior living community nestled along the waterfront in Paducah, KY — a charming city known for its arts, culture, and warm community spirit. Join a team where your clinical experience, leadership, and commitment to seniors can make a difference every day.

The Lakes of Paducah | 5465 Waterfront Way, Paducah, KY

Full-Time | Senior Living / Assisted Living / Leadership Experience Preferred

Resident Care Director provides leadership, clinical oversight, resident-care coordination, and regulatory support for Assisted Living and Memory Care services in accordance with applicable regulations and Allegro Living standards. This role supports resident assessments, service planning, medication management, care-team supervision, quality assurance, risk management, staff education, and communication with residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, and outside providers.

The Resident Care Director promotes a safe, supportive, resident-centered environment while helping ensure timely documentation, quality outcomes, and compliance with Company policies and state requirements. The ideal candidate is an organized, compassionate, and collaborative clinical leader with strong nursing judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to serving seniors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead resident care services within Assisted Living and Memory Care.
• Conduct or supervise resident assessments, reassessments, service plans, and care plan reviews.
• Monitor resident wellness, identify changes in condition, and coordinate timely interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, hospice, therapy providers, home health agencies, residents, and families to support coordinated care.
• Oversee medication management systems, documentation, MAR/TAR audits, medication variance follow-up, and corrective action.
• Maintain survey readiness and compliance with applicable state regulations, Allegro Living policies, and resident rights requirements.
• Conduct or support investigations related to incidents, accidents, concerns, and allegations; develop follow-up interventions and corrective action plans as needed.
• Recruit, coach, schedule, support, and develop resident care team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and service excellence.
• Provide and reinforce staff training related to resident care, service planning, ADLs, documentation, regulatory requirements, and medication administration, as applicable.
• Partner with community leadership, Sales and Marketing, and other departments to support resident retention, occupancy growth, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including audits, pharmacy review, infection prevention, risk management, and review of resident-care trends.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active, unrestricted nursing license in the state of employment required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical teams and supporting regulatory compliance.
• Experience with state surveys, quality improvement initiatives, resident assessments, care planning, and risk management preferred.
• General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
• Experience supporting residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or memory impairment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional composure under stressful or challenging conditions.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. State-specific guidelines may apply.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with Company requirements, when driving responsibilities are assigned.

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• You lead with professionalism, compassion, accountability, and sound nursing judgment.
• You communicate clearly with residents, families, team members, physicians, pharmacies, providers, and community leadership.
• You stay organized, follow through on assessments and documentation, and help maintain compliance with Company policies and state requirements.
• You support, coach, and train team members while modeling resident-centered care.
• You balance daily clinical needs with regulatory, staffing, quality assurance, risk management, and operational priorities.

Join Allegro Living and help provide exceptional, resident-centered care while making a meaningful impact across our communities.