Resident Care Director LVN

Position Summary:

The Resident Care Director, manages the operation of the Resident Care Department including: maintaining standards in resident care services; supervision and oversight of the Resident Care Department staff including training and assigning overall duties in accordance with the residents' needs; meeting financial and budgetary guidelines; and upholding state regulations/Cornerstone policies and procedures. The Resident Care Director also a valued member of the Community Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessments - upon move-in of a new resident and on-going, and as needed per state regulations

• Physician Statement - assist in obtaining from Physician upon move-in of a new resident or if moving from IL to AL

• Service Plans - upon move-in of a new resident and on-going, and as needed

• Chart Set Up and Documentation - upon move-in of a new resident and on-going, and as needed

• Physician Orders - As needed

• Medication Assistance Records - creation and maintenance of routine auditing and monthly creation of new record

• Scheduling of residents for visits from Doctor - as needed upon Family request or when needed

• Scheduling of resident for visits from podiatrist - as needed

• Coordination of resident care with all Third-Party Providers (home health and/or hospice), physicians and families

• Scheduling of x-rays, diagnostic tests, and lab work - periodically upon request from Resident physician

• Medication ordering - weekly & and as needed

• Hiring & Management of care staff - daily

• Scheduling of care staff - monthly schedules, daily staffing coordination

• Coordination of continuing education for care staff

• Assign ADL tasks and responsibilities

• Manage resident care

• In-Service and Train staff

• Manage Physician Orders, medication orders, care plans, and all other documentation necessary to coordinate care for residents

• Audit resident charts

• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director

• Manage Level of Care and any changes necessary to facilitate high quality care for residents

• In coordination with Executive Director, assist in the marketing efforts for the community

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, assist with aspects of Human Resources for the community

• Nurturing, Welcoming and Compassionate personality

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to project a professional image

• Three to five years in senior living experience preferred (Assisted Living specifically)

• Knowledge of nursing theory and standards of practice

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience managing staff

• High assessment skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current LVN/LPN license