Director of Resident Care

Division/Department: Nursing Reports to: Executive Director Full-time: Exempt / Nonexempt Job Purpose Leads the day-to-day operations of high quality, person-centered care within the community, completing residential placement and ongoing nursing processes; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing social, emotional, physical, and psychological support to residents, friends, and families; assist with hiring, training, and supervising assigned care team members. The Nurse Manager communicates daily with the Executive Director, assumes authority to carry out the licensee or Executive Director’s responsibilities in their absence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Sets tone and standards for person and relationship-centered care reflecting the core values of Vibrant life. Leads overall day-to-day medical operations of Vibrant life. Steps in as a Med Tech/ Resident Assistant when needed to adhere to licensing requirements and Vibrant Life Standards. Identifies resident care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual persons in our care and other people in a position to understand care requirements. Establishes a compassionate and vibrant environment, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to the person, their friends, and families (mind, body, spirit). Establishes proficiency in state regulations and other licensing requirements. Directs and supervises scheduling of direct care employees within established guidelines. Takes lead in training care staff and partners with other management team members in ongoing staff recruitment, retention, and development efforts. Promotes person-centered care goals; teaches the person (as able), staff, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self‑care skills; answers questions. Assures quality of care by adhering to established dementia care standards; measures health outcomes against person-centered care goals and standards; recommends necessary adjustments; follows best practice nursing standards set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. Resolves the person’s problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calls for assistance from other management team members and/or health care support personnel. Protects people in our care and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Documents individual care service plans by charting in the person’s record and department records. Maintains continuity among staff teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Maintains individual and family member’s confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipates needed supplies; places and expediates orders; verifies receipt; uses equipment and supplies to accomplish job results. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Works with Executive Director to assure efficient, cost-effective operation of the community. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Consistently meets or exceeds regulatory service/care requirements. Provides consultation/phone triage after business hours to staff when nursing needs arise; goes beyond scope of staff knowledge and/or sets up rotation of lead staff to triage emergencies to appropriate medical and management personnel on call. Attends and participates in meetings and training. Completes and maintains all state required forms for the nursing department. Carrying out referrals for DME services. Carrying out primary physician, Hospice, PT and PACE orders. Making medication changes as needed. Communicates with pharmacies regarding medication orders. Handles narcotic control by tracking, destruction, and refills. Monitors non-controlled medications such as discontinuation; charts into ECP. Orders labs and reports results. Assists with scheduling care staff, hiring care staff to stay in state compliance. Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Education and Work Experience Requirements Clinical skill, customer service skills and phone etiquette, infection control, nursing skills, physiological knowledge, administering medication, teamwork, multi-tasking, listening, verbal communication, health and wellness promotion and maintenance. Experience in senior living management with special knowledge or expertise in dementia care. Compassion/skills to help people focus. High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 3 to 5 years previous experience as an LPN required. Must have a desire to work with dementia/Alzheimer’s. Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Physical Requirements Safe body mechanics is an expected part of this position, including frequent bending/lifting, walking, sitting, using hands in repetitive motion. #J-18808-Ljbffr