Assistant Director of Nursing-LPN

GENERAL SUMMARY / MAJOR FUNCTION

The Assistant Director of Nursing is an LPN/LVN who is responsible for assisting with the overall supervision of nursing care in the community.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILLITIES

• Assist in supervising direct nursing care in community.
• Supervises nursing personnel on all shifts.  Participants in staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, on-call, and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Administers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated.
• Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment.
• Functions as the Director of Nursing in his/her absence.
• Assures accuracy and completeness of medical records, including but not limited to care plans, assessments.
• Notifies physician and family of changes in resident's condition
• Assists DON in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Assists in infection control, safety and pharmacy rounds and audits.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
• Enjoy one Free Meal per shift!

This community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, participants, fellow employees, and guests

•            We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
•            We treat everyone with courteous respect.
•            We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
•            We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
•            We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
•            We make you feel important.
•            We embrace and value our differences.
•            We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
•            We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
•            We pay attention to details.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• LPN currently licensed and in good standing in the state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Senior Care experience with a good understanding of regulations.