What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager position at The Palace Group?
Luxury Senior Living Communities
In Coral Gables, Kendall, Homestead & Weston
Is looking for
Assistant Director of Resident Care
for its
Palace at Coral Gables
Luxury Independent Living for Active Adults
1 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134
Best Independent Living Community in the US
by the National Associated of Home Builders, 2014
The #1 Priority of this position is…
To coordinate, supervise care and management of self-administration of medications for residents. Promote resident comfort, safety, physical and mental well-being of all residents while exercising excellent nursing professional judgment and outstanding customer service skills.
Essential Duties & Responsibility
- Respond to “Emergency Respond System” upon receiving notice from Front Desk.
- Provide supervision of self-administered medications.
- Administer medications that require licensed personnel.
- Monitor changes in residents’ health condition.
- Supervise Nursing Assistants.
- Schedule appointment with physicians and coordinate transportation.
- Implement and supervise resident’s therapeutic diets.
Qualification
- Licensed Practical Nurse required; Registered Nurse preferred.
- At least 3-5 years prior Nursing experience in Long-Term Care or Acute Care.
- Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written in English. Spanish preferred.
- Basic math skills required.
The Ideal Candidate
- Polite, responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet and resourceful.
- Flexible as to work schedule. Flexibility is greatly appreciated at times of need or emergency. Must be available during emergency situations.
- Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal communications & interpersonal skills.
- Have patience and the ability to speak clearly with the elderly.
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