LPN Director of Nursing- Assisted Living

LPN Director of Nursing - Assisted Living

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Responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the health and well‑being of the residents within the community.

• Ensures that community follows all federal, state, local laws and regulations as it pertains to clinical care.
• Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting occurrence trends, and if necessary, develop/implement improvement plans.
• Partners with Administrator and other team members to analyze and maintain all resident and team member health safety.
• Partners with pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.
• Responsible for clinical expertise of licensed nurses.
• Assists with educational presentations as assigned by administrator.
• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/Service Plan process including documentation for residents with a change in health care status.
• Responsible for overseeing the completion of the monthly updates and reporting any pertinent changes to the responsible party.
• Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential change in service/medication levels if applicable.
• Ensures the resident’s service plan is updated as indicated by state regulations.
• Participates in community awareness activities and community relations.
• Maintains communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns.
• Informs the Business Office of fee changes related to care needs, if applicable.
• Schedules clinical staff on a monthly basis.
• Ensures adequate clinical supplies are available.
• Participates in a rotating on‑call schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing;
  Registered Nurse preferred.
• One (1) year in a nursing leadership role; senior living experience preferred.
• BSL Certification.

• Language Ability:
  Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Cognitive Demands:
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.
• Competencies:
  
  Demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population; interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner; respond promptly to resident needs.

• Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting.
• Team members may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.

Must regularly stand, walk, and use hands to reach with arms. May need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Must be able to push up to 350 lb wheelchair. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.

Arvum Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) with company match, Employee Assistance Program, and accident insurance policies.

Arvum Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.