At this time, we are seeking a Director of Resident Care to lead our clinical team! If you possess our core values, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the Resident Care Department to provide quality care and services to all residents.
• Supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and standards of the Resident Services department to ensure quality care to all residents.
• Effective and efficient organization and staffing of the Resident Services Department.
• Ensures resident care interventions meet the personal, physical, and cognitive needs of each residents as well as maximizing his/herself care capacities, identity, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction.
• Monitors the outcomes of Resident Services activities by evaluating staff performance, ensuring compliance with community and State Regulations, and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. RN or LPN in good standing.
• 2 years of experience in an assisted living environment desired.
• Three years of experience in a position with management and leadership responsibilities.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to apply Geriatric Nursing principles.
• Familiarity with pertinent State Regulations.

Similar Titles:

• Registered Nurse, RN, Clinical Services Director, Director of Nursing , DON, DNS – Director of Nurses, Resident Care Director, Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN, Assisted Living, AL, Memory Care, ALZ, Independent Living, IL.

Five Star Senior Living Inc., a national healthcare and senior living provider headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, proudly offers the highest quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home. Founded in 2000, Five Star has two major operating division: Five Star Senior Living and AGEILITY Physical Therapy Solutions.

The Five Star Senior Living division includes more than 280 Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer's/Memory Care, Healthcare Centers with Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Retirement Communities. With communities in over 30 states and more than 25,000 team members, Five Star is committed to maximizing our residents' independence and enhancing their lifestyles.

The division provides both inpatient and outpatient services to over 150 communities. These services are provided both within Five Star and to customers externally. We offer Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services. Our specialty programs includes our Step up to Stop falls Program, "Connections" our memory care therapy program, and our executive functioning program that focuses on cognitive strategies aimed at keeping our residents independent in areas such as medication management and house hold functions.

EEOC
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