Job Brief:
The Resident Care Manager performs resident health assessments; provides training/oversight to staff for medication supervision, monitors the status of resident general conditions, as allowed by regulation; coordinates resident care with third-party providers such as physicians and home health agencies and companion services in conjunction with the family.
Responsibilities:
- Provides care following established nursing service objectives and standards
- Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed
- Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations
- Responds to emergency situations
- Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
- Communicates with resident and families regarding treatment and care
- Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills Required:
Qualifications & Physical Requirements:
- Provides care following established nursing service objectives and standards
- Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed
- Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations
- Responds to emergency situations
- Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
- Communicates with resident and families regarding treatment and care
- Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education & Experience:
- College degree in Exercise Science or related field
- Two years of relevant experience required
- At least one certification from an accredited organization (or is actively pursuing certification)