Resident Care Director or Director of Nursing - RN
Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Overview
The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the nursing clinical
leader for the community and is responsible to lead and manage the
health and wellness along with coordination of care and services to
residents within the community. Responsible for oversight and
implementation of all Care programs, regulatory compliance,
recruiting, and performance management. -
Responsibilities
-Responsibilities -As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our
Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental
part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of
human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but
are not limited to the essential functions listed as
follows:Managing Health and Wellness:
Provides strategic leadership for
resident care in the community by managing, directing, and
monitoring the nursing team as applicable by Provincial law, to
promote the health and wellness of the resident population.Provides
clinical care through the direct application of the nursing
process; performs and documents resident assessments and progress
notes, evaluates changes in care needs, completes Individualized
Service Plans (ISP) , provides or delegates hands-on clinical care
as indicated by the plan of care, and evaluates resident
outcomes.Collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and other
clinical providers to coordinate care and services for the
residents.Serves as the CLIA Director as applicable for the
community and according to the federal and provincial
requirements.Partners with Neighborhood Coordinators to promote an
integrated and collaborative approach to wellness operations and
resident care.Collaborates with Sales partners to determine
community capability and assess potential residents'
appropriateness for move-in.Seeks direction from a Registered Nurse
as needed in accordance with provincial regulations and nurse
practice acts.Medication Management:
Provides strategic leadership for
resident care in the community by managing, directing, and
monitoring the medication care managers, as applicable by
Provincial law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident
population.Provides oversight of the community medication
management program to promote resident safety in the medication use
process including onboarding, training, and performance
reviews.Provides clinical training and education, as needed, to
nurses, medication care managers, care managers, and others who
provide resident care. Performs skill evaluation to assure clinical
capability of care team members.Quality Assurance and Regulatory
Compliance:
Tracks, trends, and reports clinical
quality data to identify risk.Participates actively as a member of
the community Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
committee.Leads clinical quality and process improvement
initiatives within the community to mitigate risk and improve
resident care outcomes.Recruits, hires, and trains clinical team
members and is responsible for performance management, evaluations,
and engagement.Completes direct report team member staffing and
scheduling according to operational and budgetary
guidelines.Partners with the community leadership team to promote
resident safety and compliance with Risk Management and provincial
regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety
requirements.Serves as the ICC and CLIA Director as applicable for
the community.Responsible for infection control programming,
including delegation of infection control preventionist, as per
provincial requirements.Assures compliance with all Federal,
Provincial, board of nursing, and other applicable
regulations.Financial Management:
Manages the department budget to
include labour and other expenses and understands it's impact on
the community's bottom line.Processes and submits monthly expenses
and budget data in a timely manner, per Sunrise policies and
internal business controls.Understands the internal costs
associated with all Sunrise resident care programs.Training,
Leadership and Team Member Development:
Partners with the Regional Director
of Resident Care and/or Executive Director in the delivery and
participation in Sunrise University training and self-study
programs.On-boards new RCD leaders and other department
coordinators as needed.Develops a working knowledge of provincial
regulations and ensures compliance through supervising and coaching
team members.Completes clinical team member staffing and scheduling
according to operational and budgetary guidelines when assigned to
a community.Holds clinical team accountable, corrects actions when
necessary, and documents.Attends regular meetings; Stand Up, Cross
Over, Department Head, Town Hall, QAPI, and others as directed by
the Executive Director.Keeps abreast of professional developments
in the field by reading and attending conferences and training
sessions.Maintains compliance in assigned required training and all
training required by province or other regulating authorities as
applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always
met.Qualifications -To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed throughout this job description are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Graduate of an accredited college or
school of nursing with a current provincial license as a
professional Registered Nurse (RN).Minimum two (2) years RN
experience with at least one (1) year experience in home health,
assisted living, or long-term care environment preferred.Minimum of
one (1) year nursing management experience, including hiring,
coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily operations
supervision.Certified in CPR and First Aid.Demonstrated knowledge
of applied nursing practices, techniques, and methods in accordance
with federal, provincial and board of nursing
requirements.Knowledge of infection control practices and
prevention of disease transmission.Ability to delegate assignments
to the appropriate individuals based on their demonstrated skill
capability and in compliance with all regulations.Experience in
tracking, trending, and analysis of clinical performance data
preferred.Experience in quality and clinical process improvement
and risk assessment preferred.Experience in staff development,
training, and/or clinical education preferred.Proven ability to
handle multiple priorities, organize efficiently, and manage time
effectively.Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and
decision-making skills.Computer proficiency with electronic medical
records, the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn new
applications.Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours
as needed for resident care/services, including 24/7 on call
responsibility.#LI-LF1
Qualifications
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care
for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest
resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to
provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no
surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living
entrust their career to Sunrise. -At Sunrise, you will---Make a
Difference Every DayWe are passionate about our mission - to
champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality
care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy
life to the fullest. - -Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive
CommunityThe care-focused environment we create for residents
extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and
benefits to help you live your best. - -Ignite Your PotentialWe
believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership
development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed
to helping our team members achieve their career goals. -Apply
today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place
to Work - -
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