What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Manager (RCM) position at Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Resident Care Manager (RCM)
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Evergreen Healthcare stands as an excellent choice for those seeking a fulfilling career. Comprising a network of 11 skilled nursing and post-acute care centers across California and Washington, we take pride in bringing smiles to our residents and offering their families peace of mind. At Evergreen Healthcare, we are here to make a meaningful difference.
Job Summary:
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in is seeking a Resident Care Manager (RCM) to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day activities performed by nursing assistants. Develops a plan of care for residents by evaluating and assessing the resident's complete needs. Will arrange and coordinate all services to insure residents plan is being met while reevaluating and making changes as necessary to insure resident health, safety and general wellbeing.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises nursing care to residents.
- Complies with state and Federal Regulations.
- Participate in the development of a written plan of care for each resident and review resident’s medical and nursing treatments to ensure they are in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.
- Complete the planning, scheduling and revising of the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.
- Make daily rounds to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments.
- Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided and the resident’s response to care and wishes.
- Participate in reviews of the discharge plans and prepare reports for the Care Plan Committee as directed.
- Delegate, train, evaluate and support RN, LPN and CNA personnel.
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
- Assist the Director of Nursing and fill in as needed.
- Make recommendations for new or changes in procedures, policies, methods, education, reference material and general nursing practices to ensure the highest level of quality patient care is given.
Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements:
- Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Required: Current (State) RN licensure in good standing.
- Required: 2 years in supervisory/management position, including experience with budgets, staff development, training and scheduling
- Required: Minimum 1 year of experience as a supervisor in a healthcare setting.
- Required: Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
- Working knowledge of MDS process, state and federal survey, and CMS
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Benefit Highlights:
- Competitive Wages
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
6220 S Alaska St, Tacoma, WA 98408, USA
Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
