Assistant Director of Nursing - Verity Senior Living Partners

Assistant Director of Nursing

Job description

Seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing for our Memory Care Community.

Core skills and abilities:

• Must be LPN in good standing and meet all State health requirements
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Intermediate level of computer and technology competency, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Microsoft Windows applications
• Passion for working with seniors
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

Licensed LPN by the state. Valid state Driver’s License or Chauffeur’s license as required by property and/or state. CPR/First Aid Certification desired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors the effectiveness of all areas of the direct care department.
• Reviews systems, MORS, scheduling, financial controls, medical recordkeeping, and reports and generates consultant reports, etc. during the special project period.
• Ensures the overall organization and safety of the Medication Room, distributing medications and maintaining safety and order of the Medication Room; making sure that Medication Room door is locked at all times and working with the pharmacy to review any medications brought from "home."
• Ensure proper documentation, incident reporting, medication documentation, assessments, care staff assignments.
• Ensures and meets necessary staffing requirements, reporting any staffing issues to the Executive Director
• Provides instruction and training to staff regarding department orientation and in-service training.
• Observes standard safety precautions and consistently performs job duties in accordance with the community's safe work practices
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, policies and procedures of Trinity Place Assisted Living and meets with Quality Services standards.
• Assists the Executive Director in the development of strategies to improve direct care services and performance in the community.
• Interview potential residents and complete the pre-placement assessments, needs and service plans, obtain medical records and will communicate to all care giving staff any specific instructions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Executive Director to fulfill the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the direct care department.
• On-call for night time/weekend emergencies
• Responsibilities include supervision of direct care staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and team members.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, team member, residence, company information and records.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Complies with the attendance policy.
• Complies with the cell phone and social media policies.
• Maintains neat appearance, good personal hygiene and appropriate attire per company dress code.
• Participates in training, in services and attends meetings when required.
• Assists with special projects as assigned and performs other related duties.
• Ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance of the Medication Aide program via supervision, delegation, training, and ongoing competency checks.
• Provide written and oral reports to the Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations concerning the operation of the Wellness Department.
• Lead coordination of health care services with other third-party providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Responsible for management of Wellness Department budget.
• Responsible for verifying all medical forms are completed as well as assessing residents for required levels of care prior to resident move-in.
• Administer various vaccinations to Residents/team members as required and determined by specific community and state regulations.
• Oversee all medication administration.
• Responsibilities include supervision of direct care staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and team members.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, team member, residence, company information and records.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Complies with the attendance policy.
• Complies with the cell phone and social media policies.
• Maintains neat appearance, good personal hygiene and appropriate attire per company dress code.
• Participates in training, in services and attends meetings when required.
• Assists with special projects as assigned and performs other related duties.
• Ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance of the Medication Aide program via supervision, delegation, training, and ongoing competency checks.
• Provide written and oral reports to the Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations concerning the operation of the Wellness Department.
• Lead coordination of health care services with other third-party providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Responsible for management of Wellness Department budget.
• Responsible for verifying all medical forms are completed as well as assessing residents for required levels of care prior to resident move-in.
• Administer various vaccinations to Residents/team members as required and determined by specific community and state regulations.
• Oversee all medication administration.

Some Additional Requirements:

• Manager on Duty weekend coverage every 6 weeks (1/2 day Sat and Sun on-site)

Salary Range offering:

$60,000-$65,000 yearly

Benefits:

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Vision coverage
• Dental Coverage
• 401k
• Paid Time Off