What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at Heritage at Irene Woods?
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.