What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Director position at Valley Care Management?
Position Summary: Assist in assessing resident care needs and implementing appropriate action; implement nursing policies and procedures; supervise staffing for the nursing department; supervise the quality of nursing care provided to the residents; and function as a designated staff person in charge when indicated.
Position Responsibilities – Service
Reputation:
Position Responsibilities – Service
- Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care
- Interpret existing policy and procedure to nursing staff, resident, families and physicians
- Review documentation on resident admitted and compare physician orders with each resident’s plan of care to assure appropriate implementation of the physician’s plan of care
- Oversee, support, and educate medication aides
- Education and in-service training to nursing staff
- Participate in department head meetings
- Assist new employees in following facility policies and procedures
- Implement and review Individual service plans (care plans) per regulations
- Assess potential or new residents
- Assist with admission and discharge process
- Assist with nursing new hire, yearly training, and evaluations
- Report change in condition of residents to administrator
- Answer business phones
- Tour inquiring individuals
- Answering call bells and respond to alarms
- All other duties assigned
- Assist in the development and updating of each resident care plan (ISP)
- Assist in ensuring compliance with State and Local Regulations
- Chaperone activities outside the facility as needed
- Identify resident issues and communicate them to the Administrator and the resident’s physician
- Keep the environment safe for residents
- Provide one-on-one support/visitation to residents
- Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention and follow-up
- Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils
Reputation:
- Maintain professional relationships with all employees
- Maintain good hygiene and a professional appearance
- Contribute to resident satisfaction by ensuring that customer’s expectations are met or exceeded
- Maintain efficient and appropriate communication with residents, family members and guest
- Contribute to marketing efforts through appropriate interaction with prospective resident and guest
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Strong customer orientation to older adults
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy
- Ability to read , write, and comprehend
- Meet the licensing requirements of a licensed nurse (LPN/RN)