Assisted Living Nurse Director (RN / LPN)

Job Description

The Arbors at Chicopee is a family owned and operated assisted living community, conveniently located on Memorial Drive in Chicopee.

We are searching for a MA licensed RN or LPN to join our team in the position of Resident Care Director.

This is a Mon-Fri, salaried position with on-call responsibilities.

The Resident Care Director (RCD) is responsible for administration of nursing services. The RCD interprets policy and regulations to all nursing personnel and ensures compliance. The RCD assumes primary responsibility for providing oversight of the resident health care service needs, including the overall medication delivery system and the coordination of in-service training for the resident care services department. The RCD fosters a success-oriented accountable environment within the nursing department that provides the highest quality care and services.

Benefits

PTO

Health and Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday

Pet Health Insurance Programs

Employee Assistance Plans

Retirement Account Assistance

Employee Appreciation Programs

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the quality of resident care within the community

Assess and evaluate resident issues and medical concerns as needed and coordinates with other service providers, ancillary services to ensure proper care

Provide competency training for all resident care aides with return demonstration.

Serve as a liaison to families/designated representatives, health care agencies, emergency response teams, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers

Conduct initial and on-going Resident assessments

Directly supervise Resident Care personnel in the building

Provide first aid as needed

Responsible for RCA recruitment, selection, new employee orientation, and ongoing in-service education in accordance with company policies and regulations

Assume on call responsibilities per schedule

Requirements:

Must have a current, Massachusetts Nurse License in good standing.

Must have knowledge of aging and disability issues.

Must have 1-year verifiable experience in Home Care or Assisted Living.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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