Resident Care Director (LVN/RN)-Kingwood

Resident Care DirectorNovellus Kingwood is seeking a Resident Care Director to work as an integral part of our resident care team. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical services of Assisted Living/Memory Care, to ensure resident healthcare needs are met. Supervising and providing leadership and coaching to direct care staff within the community while ensuring compliance with state clinical regulations and requirements. Work Schedule/Shift: TBD Compensation: Starting at $77,900/annually What You'll Do: Responsible for the direct supervision of community-based non-certified clinical care staff. Provides training and education to care staff on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services and situation specific training. Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by licensed and unlicensed care staff. As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, oversees medication administration, oversees functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized care plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness, and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their environment. Manages the healthcare of residents, including the delivery of pertinent care information to families and staff. Participates in the pre-admission process for new prospective residents. Ensures that all required documentation is completed prior to resident admission including nursing assessments, care plans and other associated forms. Documents and evaluates changes in condition and notifies Executive Director, resident physician and resident's legally responsible party of resident's condition. Provide oversight for community's medication management program to ensure resident health and safety needs are met while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Coordinates with 3rd party providers to ensure continuity of care for residents receiving outside services such as hospice or home health. Shares on-call and manager on duty responsibilities/shifts as needed. Participates in department quality improvement activities. Participates in or leads meetings relevant to resident care issues including care plan meetings with appropriate parties as needed. Engages in departmental recruitment activities to maintain adequate staffing levels in the community. Other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements & Qualifications: Valid State Nursing License (LVN/LPN or RN), required Board-approved degree or certificate in nursing, health sciences, or a related field Minimum of 3 years relevant experience, clinical leadership experience preferred. Experience working with Memory Care residents is preferred. Knowledge of RCFE Regulations Strong critical thinking and problem solving Technically savvy Strong customer service skills Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds. Valid Driver's License