Seasons at Southpoint is seeking an Resident Care Director (RN/ LPN) to join their team!

RELATIONSHIP

The Resident Care Director reports directly to the Executive Director.

PURPOSE

The Resident Care Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the health and well-being of the residents within the community. Responsible for facilitating resident care in-services and the completion of Personalized Service Plans.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to all clinical programs, quality assurance and regulatory compliance; assisting in the training and on-boarding of resident care associates and medication technicians.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Resident Care

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in condition
• Completion of the Wellness Evaluation & Assessment and PSP at the time of move-in, semiannually (per state regulations) and with any change in status
• Completes monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident on a monthly basis
• Partners with other department directors to identify, review, discuss potential changes in service / medication levels
• Informs the Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Ensures weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident prior to completion of monthly wellness visit
• Contacts resident’s attending physician when necessary and or upon family request
• Maintains Wellness files according to Phoenix policy, federal and state guidelines
• Maintains wellness supplies for the community emergency kits
• Oversee the monitoring of each resident’s medication and treatment profile to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately
• Accurately and promptly transcribes physicians orders MAR/TAR (Medication Administration Record /Treatment Administration Record) to include initials, date and time noted and date faxed to pharmacy
• Completes MAR/TAR audit each month
• Demonstrates and knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass (“Right” resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse
• Monitors the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications

Training

• Partners in the delivery and participation in Phoenix Academy training and self-study programs during the required time-frame.
• Completes All Phoenix Academy, job specific and management training in the timeframe designated
• Completes all training required by the state or other regulating authorities including ongoing training per regulation

Communication

• Ensures residents and families are educated about residents’ rights
• Creates and maintains a warm professional environment
• Assures that all staff is fully informed on the answers to the most frequently asked questions by residents, families, and prospective families
• Facilitates regularly scheduled meetings with department heads and associates
• Manages appropriate communications to Executive Director
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to relate in a positive and professional way to a diverse resident and associate population
• Acts as liaison for ancillary support services to ensure visits are made as scheduled or prescribed and prompt communication between associates and ancillary service provider
• Acts as a liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents

Compliance/Safety

• Ensures compliance with state assisted living regulations
• Submit all state reportable incidents to Clinical Support Specialist and VP of Risk
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA nurse practice acts, etc.) and Phoenix standards as it pertains to clinical care
• Understands and practices the proper method of attending to and disposing of and the possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately
• Oversees community risk management program
• Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and Reporting Phoenix clinical indicators monthly and if necessary, participate in the development and implementation of a community improvement plan
• Partner with the Executive Director and other community associates to analyze and maintain all resident and associate safety
• Partners with pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents
• Responsible for infection control programming
• Responsible for the safe and efficient distribution / administration of injections, nebulizers, medications and moderate wounds care per state / provincial regulations
• Acts as Lead in an emergency (e.g. elopement, fire, disaster, etc.) according to the chain of authority identified in the community disaster plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durham, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person