Nursing (LPN) Director of Assisted Living

Premier Estates of North Platte

POSITION SUMMARY. Director of Premier Estates Assisted Living goal is to provide a safe, homelike environment where residents can achieve and maintain their fullest level of wellness and function. Utilizes sound leadership principles to maintain a motivated and stable staff. Manages day to day operations of resident health overseen by Registered Nurse supervision and through regular resident monitoring and communication to Administrator of North Platte Care Center, residents’ primary care providers and other health services providers. Engages in ongoing personal development in geriatric care, leadership skills, communication skills, and management skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Ensures the Arboreta Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
• Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, staff, families, and community guests. Ensures orientation and welcoming process occurs for all new residents and new staff.
• Assists with interviewing, hiring, orientating, coaching, counseling, and evaluations of Wellness staff. Supports professional growth of staff.
• Encourages teamwork, promotes wellness philosophy, and supports open communication and collaborative problem solving. Leads by example.
• Actively protects resident and staff safety by recognizing, reporting and taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury. Observes for any signs of resident abuse or neglect, and takes immediate action to prevent harm. Reports incidents according to community policy and state laws.
• Ensures all infection control guidelines are met and appropriate tracking and surveillance procedures are followed according to community and state requirements.
• Participates in designated community meetings.
• Maintains knowledge of current assisted living regulations. Responsible for compliance with company policies/procedures, pharmacy policies/procedures, and state and federal agency regulations.
• Participates in initial orientation and ongoing training of North Platte Premier Estates staff regarding resident health and wellness. Ensures proper training of Medication Aides in compliance with community and state requirements.
• Assists with the mentoring of and performance evaluations for staff.
• Ensures staff hepatitis immunization and series tracking is complete.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels that meet program and clinical needs based upon state regulations and community budgets.
• Conducts regular in-service and staff meetings.
• Collaborates with the Administrator of North Platte Care Center and North Platte Premier Estates Leadership team to assess residents’ needs and to place them appropriately within the continuum of care.
• Assists in team meetings for ongoing review of residents’ care needs and in creating appropriate support plans based on changes in resident care needs.
• Ensures completion of resident assessments and service/care plans in accordance with community policies and state regulations, reviews them for appropriateness, ensures that service/care plans are available to appropriate staff. Ensures that residents receive the services/care specified in their plans.
• Encourages resident and family participation in service/care planning. As appropriate for resident confidentiality, keeps family informed of resident’s progress.
• Works under the direction and Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to coordinate health services with physicians, therapy providers, pharmacy and other agencies to assure optimal care. Ensures communications meet state and federal guidelines for confidentiality and resident rights.
• Collaborates with other community departments and contracted providers to promote optimal resident health and well-being.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to resident emergencies.
• Ensures adequate care supplies are maintained and ordered accordingly.
• Performs additional duties, within scope of practice, as necessary.
• Maintains valid licenses/certifications as required by state and/or federal regulatory bodies.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator of North Platte Care Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• 2 years of experience as a licensed nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience in the healthcare environment strongly preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess an active license to practice as a nurse valid in this state.
• Current CPR certification

Other Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions within scope of practice when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to be calm and level-headed in emergencies.
• Well groomed, professional and possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing admission practices.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the Assisted Living (i.e. nurse’s stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):

• Must be able to move frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Requires infrequent lifting of more weight up to 50 pounds. Occasional pushing and pulling of carts.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.