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Overview Assisted Living, Nursing Director

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Deutsches Altenheim / Edelweiss Village

West Roxbury, MA

Are you looking for a career where you are valued, supported and encouraged?

At Deutsches Altenheim, we are committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for our residents, while maintaining a culture where staff are valued, rewarded and offered opportunities for professional growth, with emphasis on work/life balance. We place a high value on our staff and are committed to showing it.

About Us

Nestled on a beautiful, wooded campus in West Roxbury, Deutsches Altenheim is part of Legacy Lifecare, a nonprofit, mission-driven organization that has provided innovative care to the elderly and disabled in Massachusetts for over 100 years.

Salary:

Up to $90,000

What Can We Do for You?

Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Insurance (Accident, LTD, STD, Whole Life Insurance)

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Shift Differentials

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off, vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Inclusive company culture

Position Description

The Resident Care Director is responsible for managing, directing and developing a comprehensive care program for all residents of the community, which may include traditional Assisted Living residents and residents in specialized Alzheimer's and Dementia care households. This role serves as a liaison with family members, community agencies and care providers. The Resident Care Director will identify and develop programs to meet psychosocial and quality of life needs, and foster an environment that supports residents’ individuality, independence, dignity and overall well-being.

Duties:

Manage wellness budget

Direct, plan, and coordinate services and activities of professional nursing in resident care

Monitor resident quality of care on a daily basis

On-call responsibilities as scheduled to ensure adequate back-up for personal care staff

Establish systems for care management, including assessments, care planning and discharge planning

Interpret policy and regulations to nursing personnel and ensure compliance with care, admissions, staffing, training, policy and documentation

Qualifications

RN or LPN with current Massachusetts license; two or more years of supervisory/management experience preferred

May consider other licensed medical professionals with strong management experience

Experience in an Assisted Living facility is preferred

Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, peers and staff

Ability to adapt to new or changing situations and stress

Leadership and supervisory ability with excellent communication skills

Strong organizational management, coaching, budgeting and strategic objective setting

English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, understanding)

What Are We Looking For?

Skills in communication, assessment, program development and facilitation of specialized social programs

RN or LPN with current Massachusetts license and 2+ years of supervision/management experience

Knowledge of and experience with programs for persons with dementia

Ability to meet general health requirements as per organizational policy

Develop continuing educational programs/plans for all staff in assigned areas

Self-motivated, positive with excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods; occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds

Note: Scale based on years of experience with pay in lieu of benefits option available.

Deutsches Altenheim is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. Deutsches Altenheim conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. You may be required to provide a recent physical and immunizations.

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