Director of Resident Care (RN)

Maine Veterans' Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine's veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and “Caring for Those Who Served.” All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.

MVH - South Paris is all about community. Our nursing home has a country charm and small town feel where residents and employees know one another by name. Our focus is on providing top-quality senior care, comfort, and camaraderie for the Veterans who call South Paris home.

The Residential Care Director is a professional nursing position responsible for the overall management of our Residential Care Unit, including management of clinical issues, participation in the admission process, and completion of MDS/RCA. Responsible for managing staff for the unit, including hiring, scheduling, training and evaluating.

• Plans, organizes, evaluates, and ensures delivery of quality care to each resident on the unit by initiating and coordinating the comprehensive interdisciplinary care plan, in compliance with state and federal regulations, and MVHA policies and procedures.
• Ensures the identification, management, and treatment of medical issues as they arise.
• Oversees, completes, and maintains nursing/medical records according to procedure in order to document resident outcomes and meet state, federal, and VA regulations.
• Coordinates all required documentation including MDS, monthly resident status reports and progress notes, ensuring that documentation is informative, descriptive, and reflective of the resident's care plan. Ensures that all resident information is current, accurate, and updated as the resident's condition(s) dictate.
• Works closely with the Administrator on a variety of management issues regarding nursing services, policies, regulatory requirements, general operations, human resources, and strategic planning.
• Works with social services and other staff regarding admissions and discharge planning.
• Consults with the resident's physicians as necessary.
• Contacts the resident's responsible parties to relate the resident's status and response as needed.
• Keeps informed on residential care trends, resources, facilities, and community resources.
• Attends and participates in leadership, staff meetings, and annual in-service.
• Supervision of clinical staff; scheduling, performance and disciplinary reviews, coaching, and promoting growth through continual training programs.

• Valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse License, authorized to work in the State of Maine, BSN preferred.
• At least five (5) years of clinical experience; two (2) years in long-term care preferred.
• Experience or training in such areas as geriatrics, residential care education, and dementia is desirable.
• The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective leadership and engage in purposeful communication, as well as experiences that exhibit creativity, integrity, and initiative.
• Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to understand and respond to residents' needs and inquiries in English is required.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
• Basic computer skills

Maine Veterans' Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.