Assistant Resident Care Director, LPN

Overview

The Assistant Resident Care Director (ARCD) assists the Resident Care Director (RCD) in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Resident Care department to ensure the highest degree of quality care and experience for each resident. Utilizes the nursing process to perform nursing functions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Federal and State regulatory licensing requirements. Provides direct resident care to residents under the direction of the RCD in accordance with Commonwealth Senior Living (CSL) philosophies, standards, and practices.

The Assistant Resident Care Director is a Culture Ambassador who will model the core values of the company, leading by example, and ensure all team members exemplify the core values of the company. (LPN is required).

Position: This is a full-time position 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, that includes Manager on Duty responsibilities and participation in an on-call rotation

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical nursing, an active LPN is required.
• At least one (1) year of successful nursing experience, preferably.
• Work experience should include the administration of medication and experience in either geriatric, psychiatric or rehabilitation nursing.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and sound nursing judgement.
• Ability to show compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults and demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of the elderly and their families.
• Must be willing to become trained and/or certified in state assessments and service plans as per regulatory licensing requirements.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services, including on-call responsibilities.
• Must be proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer, for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.
• Acceptable driving record.

• Maintains a liaison with residents, families, and support departments to adequately plan for resident care needs.
• Ensure provision of services to the residents and validates that all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and followed.
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to, resident care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, resident rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Deliver direct resident care and supervision of direct care associates in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
• Contributes to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the Resident Care Director (RCD) immediately. May participate in routine activities of resident’s care, including daily living and basic resident care procedures.
• Assist with and/or manage the completion of departmental schedule, under the direction of the RCD, to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policy, procedure, budget, regulation, and state law.
• Recommend modifications to resident care staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage in accordance with the established resident care budget.
• Completes assigned resident care assessments and individualized care plans in accordance with company policy and regulatory licensing requirements.
• Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan.
• Contributes to the care planning process by providing specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.
• Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to residents’ needs.
• Assist residents with lifts, moves, and transport, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Administer and document medication and treatments per the physician’s order and accurately record care provided to the residents…