Overview Position: Assisted Living, Nursing Director at German Centre . Location: West Roxbury, MA.

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

Salary: Up to $90,000

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000

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, as well as those in our specialized Alzheimer's and Dementia care households. This position serves as a liaison with family members, community agencies and care providers. The Resident Care Director position will have an acute sense of responsibility and moral integrity with a sincere desire to work with elders. The Resident Care Director is responsible for identifying and developing programs to meet the psychosocial and other quality of life needs of the residents. The Resident Care Director is responsible for fostering an environment with routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide each resident with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Duties

Responsible for management of wellness budget

Directs, plans, and coordinates services activities of professional nursing in resident care

Monitor resident quality of care on a daily basis

On-call responsibilities, as scheduled, to ensure backup for personal care staff

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

Interprets policy and regulations to all nursing personnel and ensures compliance with all aspects of care, new admissions, staffing, training, policy and documentation

Qualifications

RN or LPN with current license to practice in the state of Massachusetts required and two or more years of supervision/management preferred

Will consider other licensed medical professionals with strong management experience

Experience working in an Assisted Living facility is preferred

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

Possess the ability to adjust to new or changing situations and stresses

Leadership and supervisory ability, excellent communication skills

Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and develop and manage a budget

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

What Are We Looking For?

The Resident Care Director must have skills in communication, assessment, program development and facilitation of specialized social programs

RN or LPN with current license to practice in the state of Massachusetts and 2 or more years of supervision/management experience

Knowledge of and experience with developing and leading programs for persons with dementia

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the organization, which include medical and physical examination

Will develop continuing educational programs/plans for all staff in assigned areas

Self-motivated, positive and demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to stand, sit, walk for prolonged periods of time on a frequent basis

Ability to bend and squat for brief periods of time on an infrequent basis

Ability to move intermittently throughout the facility

Ability to adjust to and cope with new or changing situations and the mental and emotional stresses of the position

Ability to push, pull objects and lift/carry up to 10 pounds unassisted on a frequent basis and up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis to set up for programs

Pay in lieu of benefits options may be available based on years of experience

Deutsches Altenheim is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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