Carolina Reserve of Durham is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as our Director of Clinical Services. We're looking for an experienced nursing professional with a strong background in Assisted Living and a passion for providing exceptional resident care. In this role, you'll lead the delivery of resident care in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community while supporting a team dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and high-quality environment for our residents.
Responsibilities- Demonstrate positive customer service relations and community's quality care and service standards.
- Incorporates wellness philosophy, standards and objective into the evaluation process for staff in the Wellness Department.
- Provides direct resident care/services and medication management when indicated.
- Completes and maintains individualized accurate health assessments and updated service plans for each resident.
- Provides direction as to format and approach to resident care/service management.
- Ensures community compliance with medication management procedures in accordance with state and company guidelines.
- Serves on Quality Improvement Committees that include Resident Care management, Infection Control and Safety.
- Serves as the Infection Control Coordinator following all OSHA safety guidelines.
Requirements- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Have a current state license as a Registered Nurse or LPN
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in a management position in Long Term Care, Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing with an underlying knowledge in the overall disease processes of the elderly, as well as a familiarity in dealing with residents that have a diagnosis of Dementia.
- Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods as applied to resident care in the geriatric population found in assisted living and memory care.
- Solid understanding of the requirements for resident assessments and the care planning process.
- Ability to handle multiple differentiating priorities.
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication with residents, families, and health care team members.
- Experienced in organizational, time management skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory and management experience.
- Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.
- Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and local adult care regulations.
Benefits- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- PTO for full time positions
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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