Assistant Director of Nursing

Seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living ranks prominently among the 5 largest senior housing providers in the US, and is nationally renowned for designing, developing, marketing, and operating a multi-brand portfolio of upscale, luxury senior-living communities. With over 250 communities in nearly 40states, and 15,000 dedicated employees, Discovery Senior Living, with multiple national brands, is one the largest and fastest growing senior living companies in the United States. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, Discovery continues its rapid growth trajectory to lead the industry in providing desirable communities and exceptional lifestyle and value for our residents all while retaining our family-first culture. We’re a 30-year-old innovative company with a rich history of delivering exceptional service and quality care in desirable, enriching residential environments.

Discovery Senior Living is looking for an Assistant Director Nursing to join our community The Summit.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing leadership and coordination of the health and well-being of the residents within the community in coordination with Director of Nursing. This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of the personal care staff schedule. Receives call offs and responsible for finding the appropriate staff to replace.

Responsibilities

• Works with DON and assists as assigned with those duties
• Works directly with the Staffing Coordinator to ensure staffing needs are met
• Ensures that community follows all federal, state, local laws and regulations as it pertains to clinical care.
• Partners with DON and other team members to analyze and maintain all resident and team member health safety.
• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/ Service Plan in collaboration with DON
• Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential change in levels of care and service needs
• Maintains communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record in accordance with state medication administration regulations
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
• Helps residents maintain independence; promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Notifies Director of Health Care of any resident and/or family concerns.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Addresses all accidents/incidents immediately and completes incident report.
• Addresses all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
• Addresses occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
  
  

Qualifications

• Maintains current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse per state regulations.
• Experience in assisted living, home health or long term care industries.
• Two (2) years experience as a Licensed Nurse preferred
• One (1) year nursing management experience preferred
• Must demonstrate competence in assessment skills, injections/medication administration, follow up and triage.
• Discovery offers a highly competitive compensation package
  
  

Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To

• Affordable health insurance package. (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance)
• Outstanding 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Membership
• Team Member Referral Program
• Resident Referral Program
• EOE D/V
  
  

JOB CODE: 1004800