Resident Care Director- RN or LPN

Locations The Stratford | TS - The Stratford 2460 Glebe St Carmel, IN 46032, USA Description At The Stratford, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, "People First, Always," underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day. We're looking for a Resident Care Director - RN/LPN The RCD establishes and implements standards of resident care throughout assisted living and memory care on a 24-hour basis. This position oversees all direct care aspects, directing and evaluating direct care personnel providing person centered care within the assisted living and memory care environments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintains staffing in accordance with established policies and state regulations. Serves as the senior Team Member on site in the absence of the Administrator and Director of Nursing. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Conducts Quality Assurance audits as needed. Oversees staff development programs for all Healthcare Team Members. Supervises and participates in providing care for residents in AL/MC. Performs professional nursing services which includes, but is not limited to, resident assessments, recording vital signs, administering medications/treatments, etc. Keeps timely documentation of written reports and verbal reports. Makes rounds on a regular basis assessing the health and mental status of each resident during the shift. Ensures that significant clinical developments of residents are reported to their physicians, the Medical Director, the Executive Director and State (if necessary). Orders all nursing supplies, office supplies and equipment for AL/MC. Participates in a new Team Member orientation program, including private duty and agency. Participates in the coordination of resident care services through departmental Team Member meetings. Serves 'on-call' on weekends and after normal working hours. Accepts 'Manager on Duty' responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled. Other duties as assigned. Managing patients' electronic records and documents. Interacting with doctors, patients and family members. Implementing and overseeing infection control, pharmaceutical regimens and nursing policies & procedures. Recruitment and retention of licensed and unlicensed nursing staff. Key contributor to the QAPI process. Managing and maintaining census growth. Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing. This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently. The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work. Travel No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions. Education and Experience Requirements Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Certification in CPR, AED and First Aide Certification. Administrative and management experience required. Two years' experience in a similar healthcare position preferred. Five years of assisted living healthcare experience desired. Remain in good standing with all standards of the Nurse Practice Act. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently. Ability to meet or exceed the company's attendance and punctuality standards. Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment. Ability to understand and follow directions as given. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr