What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Resident Care position at NHC and Affiliates?
Position: Director of Resident Care
Pay Range: $65000 - $80000 / yearly Depending On Experience
Implementing, and overseeing the programs and services of the assisted living facility. The goals are to fulfill the basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional and spiritual needs of residents while promoting quality of life in a nurturing environment.
The qualified Licensed Registered Nurse for this position should:
- Be well rounded, possessing patient-focused skilled nursing experience
- Possess superior communication skills
- Be dependable, flexible and passionate about senior care
Position Highlights:
- Supervise the daily operation of the center and other units assigned.
- Daily rounds
- Supervision of the team
- Perform pre-move in assessments, as needed, in collaboration with the Sales and Marketing Director.
- Initiate, and update resident plan of care, and revise care plans as needed.
- Coordinate and participate in care plan meetings.
- Strong clinical background preferred
- On Call after hours (rotating)
- Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership, and communication skills.
- Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.
- Exhibits organizational ability related to workflow, prioritizing to meet the patient care needs
- Integrates current standards of practice as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to nursing services in the care of patients.
- Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Must be caring, compassionate, good communication skills, have a positive attitude and be a team player
- Administer Medications per Physician orders.
- Documenting in patient's charts
- Assists in the preparation for admission of patients.
- Clinical and administrative tasks
- Assists in and accompany patients in admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
- Handling patient and family complaints
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Licensure:
- Degree in related field with a minimum of (1) year experience specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia in a residential setting preferred.
- Licensed Registered nurse
We offer competitive rates and benefits for Full time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/nhc-place-anniston/
We look forward to talking to you!
EOE
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000