Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Resident Care Director

The Assistant Resident Care Director (ARCD) assists the Resident Care Director (RCD) in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Resident Care department to ensure the highest degree of quality care and experience for each resident. Utilizes the nursing process to perform nursing functions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Federal and State regulatory licensing requirements. Provides direct resident care to residents under the direction of the RCD in accordance with Commonwealth Senior Living (CSL) philosophies, standards, and practices. The Assistant Resident Care Director is a Culture Ambassador who will model the core values of the company, leading by example, and ensure all team members exemplify the core values of the company.

• We Care About People

• We Do the Right Thing

• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success

• We Speak Up! It is Our Responsibility

• We Take Ownership and Add Value

• We are Respectful

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical nursing or has a current active state certification in medication administration.

• At least one (1) year of successful nursing experience preferably.

• Work experience should include administration of medication and experience in either geriatric, psychiatric or rehabilitation nursing.

• Certified in CPR and first aid.

• Demonstrates leadership skills and sound nursing judgement.

• Ability to show compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults and demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of the elderly and their families.

• Must be willing to become trained and/or certified in state assessments and service plans as per regulatory licensing requirements.

• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services, including on-call responsibilities.

• Must be proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer, for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.

• Acceptable driving record.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Maintains a liaison with residents, families, and support departments to adequately plan for resident care needs.

• Ensure provision of services to the residents and validates that all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and followed.

• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to, resident care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, resident rights, safety, and sanitation.

• Deliver direct resident care and supervision of direct care associates in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.

• Contributes to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the Resident Care Director (RCD) immediately. May participate in routine activities of resident’s care, including daily living and basic resident care procedures.

• Assist with and/or manage the completion of departmental schedule, under the direction of the RCD, to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policy, procedure, budget, regulation, and state law.

• Recommend modifications to resident care staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage in accordance with the established resident care budget.

• Completes assigned resident care assessments and individualized care plans in accordance with company policy and regulatory licensing requirements.

• Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan.

• Contributes to the care planning process by providing specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.

• Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.

• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to residents’ needs.

• Assist residents with lifts, moves, and transport, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.

• Administer and document medication and treatments per the physician’s order and accurately record care provided to the residents according to company policy.

• Completes routine and regulatory audits for resident care and/or medication management as assigned by the RCD.

• Responds to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors, and other personnel promptly and courteously within a set time limit and established policy.

• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors promoting a homelike environment.

• Fully understands all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.

• Notify the physician of changes in the resident’s condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken.

• Follow through, as needed, on information given by shift report, resident, or family regarding resident concerns.

• Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative associate incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rights.

• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.

• Provides care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas.

• Performs various tasks assigned by the RCD including checking vital signs, weighing residents, applying creams/ointments, and collecting specimens.

• Attends scheduled meetings, conferences, and training sessions, as required, and as needed, for Commonwealth Senior Living and/or professional licensure.

• Maintain regular communication with the Resident Care Director.

• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

• Drive company vehicle at times (required driver).

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The Assistant Resident Care Director must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job. This position requires a variety of physical demands, including the potential for lifting greater than 50 pounds, extended periods of time on one’s feet walking around, bending, lifting, pulling, stooping, pushing medication carts, and assisting high-risk residents during working hours. This position is considered a medium risk for exposure to COVID, as it provides direct care to potential COVID-positive residents.