Location: all cities,TX, USA
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Signature Pointe is recruiting for a hospitality focused LVN to join our team! This position provides direct nursing care to residents and delegates and supervises the care provided by our Quality of Life Specialists/Resident Assistants.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director of Nursing is an RN who is responsible for the overall supervision of nursing care in the Health Center.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Essential Job Duties:
1. Supervises direct nursing care in the Health Center.
2. Administers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated.
3. Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment.
4. Assures accuracy and completeness of medical records.
5. Coordinates, conducts, and documents the MDS, resident care plans and conference in the absence of the MDS nurse.
6. Supervises nursing personnel on all shifts. Participates in staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of nursing staff.
7. Assists with orientation of nursing personnel.
8. Participates in family/resident counseling.
9. Responds to emergency calls as necessary.
10. Functions in the capacity of DON in his/her absence.
11. Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to resident care.
12. Some on call is required.
Other Duties:
1. Assures timeliness of physician visits.
2. Accompanies physicians when making rounds.
3. Notifies physician and family of changes in resident's condition.
4. Encourages rehabilitative techniques in order to restore residents' independence.
5. Assures proper functioning of medical equipment and adequate medical supplies.
6. Assists DON in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
7. Assists in infection control, safety and pharmacy rounds and audits.
8. Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
9. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
* Current nursing license valid in state worked
* Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community
HOSPITALITY FOCUS:
The Community fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:
1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We embrace and value our differences.
7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
8. We ask Is there anything else I can do for you?
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.
WELLNESS FOCUS:
The Community employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Registered nurse with a current license in community's state.
2. Two years experience in geriatric nursing and/or B.S. Degree in nursing. Participation in professional organizations, dealing primarily in geriatrics preferred. Minimum of two years nursing administration experience, preferably in a long term care setting. NADONA certification a plus.
3. Basic computer proficiency.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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