Regional Resident Care Specialist (RN) in Stamford at Benchmark Senior Living

Job Description

Joining the Benchmark Senior Living team means putting your passion to work. Our associates feel a sense of belonging with the care that they provide, empowered by the open and reliable team that surrounds them. Our diverse and skilled workforce takes immense pride in a shared commitment: a devotion to providing caring and dedicated service. In our supportive environment, associates have the opportunity to learn and grow. With professional and personal training programs, as well as education for career advancement, we empower associates to explore their interests, feed their passion, and pursue growth opportunities. We invite you to connect with your calling, find purpose in your career, and gain lifelong relationships through the power of human connection by transforming the lives of seniors!

The Resident Care Specialist, under the direction of the Regional Director of Resident Care (RDRC), is responsible for providing clinical support, education, and oversight of assigned communities within a division to ensure compliance with regulatory and Benchmark standards. In some situations, this position may be required to provide interim leadership as a community Resident Care Director (RCD). This position requires daily travel and visits to community locations within the assigned division. Area this role will support are our communities in greater Fairfield county, Westchester and Long Island New York. Monthly car allowance is offered for this position. Travel required 100% of the time.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with the RDRC to facilitate resident care related best practices throughout assigned communities; inclusive of memory care and Live Now/Live Well programs.
• Serves as a clinical educator/expert for resident care related concerns.
• Partner with the RDRC and RCD to ensure compliance with resident assessments and service plan processes.
• Assist with resident assessments (pre-move in etc.) as needed.
• Assures compliance with all resident care related regulations.
• Assist/support community implementation of guidelines, standards and practices for resident care, memory care and programming.
• Participate in on-going quality improvement programs.
• Assist RDRC to perform analysis of clinical outcomes and other “at risk” reports and execute improvement plans in the region.
• Establish and maintain compliance with all resident care related regulations and Benchmark standards. Actively participates in ensuring Benchmark processes are being followed with medications, resident records, resident apartments, resident appearance.
• Completes random daily, weekly, monthly audits as they relate to resident care matters (daily med check; weekly assessment checks for timely compliance; month review of documentation).