Resident Care Director - RN / LPN - Assisted Living
Job Description
Job Description
The ARBORS at WESTFIELD is a family owned and operated Assisted Living community, conveniently located near downtown Westfield.
We are seeking a responsible, caring nurse with a valid MA license and management experience to join our team in the position of Resident Care Director.
The Resident Care Director (RCD) is responsible for administration of Resident Care services. The RCD interprets policy and regulations to all nursing personnel and ensures compliance. The RCD assumes primary responsibility for providing oversight of the resident health care service needs, including the overall medication delivery system and the coordination of in-service training for the resident care services department. The RCD fosters a success-oriented accountable environment within the nursing department that provides the highest quality care and services.
Benefits
- PTO
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday
- Pet Health Insurance Programs
- Employee Assistance Plans
- Retirement Account Assistance
- Employee Appreciation Programs
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the quality of resident care within the community
- Assess and evaluate resident issues and medical concerns as needed and coordinates with other service providers, ancillary services to ensure proper care
- Provide competency training for all resident care aides with return demonstration.
- Serve as a liaison to families/designated representatives, health care agencies, emergency response teams, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers
- Conduct initial and on-going Resident assessments
- Directly supervise Resident Care personnel in the building
- Provide first aid as needed
- Responsible for RCA recruitment, selection, new employee orientation, and ongoing in-service education in accordance with company policies and regulations
- Assume on call responsibilities per schedule
Requirements:
- Must have a current, Massachusetts Registered Nurse License in good standing. (Licensed Practical Nurse will be considered with 3-5 years of management experience)
- Must have knowledge of aging and disability issues.
- Must have 1-year verifiable experience in Home Care or Assisted Living.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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