Assistant Director of Nursing
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Perks and Benefits*:* Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000* Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace* Access to earned wages prior to payday* Generous PTO Plan* Career Development* Length of Service Bonus Program* Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits* 401K Retirement PlanOh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?* Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment statusMinimum Eligibility Requirements:* Holds current unencumbered license in the state the employee resides in as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse.* Minimum one year of experience in senior care or related health programs, preferably in an assisted living or memory care setting.* Must be able to read, write, and speak English for safety and work instruction purposes.* Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including a background in EHR management.* Subject to a minimum of a criminal background check.* Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes.* Holds current CPR certification* Valid, current driver's license with reliable transportation for resident assessments and community marketing events.Essential Functions:1. Leadership* Directs and leads the resident care team in assisted living and memory care.* Directs and leads the resident services program.* Assists in completing new hire paperwork, monitoring time sheets, and performing medication associate evaluations per company policy.* On-call duties for staffing and clinical needs. May need to assume the role of Caregiver and/or pass medications to ensure consistent quality care is provided.2. Resident Care Program* Provide training, supervision, and monitoring of Care Assistants in following the resident service plan and completing tasks for the assigned services.* Initiate resident service plans according to the resident's individualized needs as prescribed by the ordering healthcare provider and community policy in conjunction with the HSD.* Ensure resident caregivers complete all daily services and service plans are updated swiftly when changes are reported.* Manage the health care of all residents, including the dissemination of information to families, staff, healthcare providers, and third-party providers.* Perform on-site assessments of residents admitted to hospitals or skilled nursing facilities for treatment and maintain contact with resident's families and discharge planners with the view to returning to the community* Complete pre-admission assessments for each resident and update every six months or as needed with a change of condition* Meet with each resident and family regularly per state and company policy for care plan review and answer health care-related questions.* Assures ancillary medical services such as a podiatrist, healthcare provider visits, dental visits, psych visits, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.* Assesses wounds and obtains physician orders for treatments and interventions working with home health providers* Monitor the skin and weights of residents.* Review the resident's medical report before move-in to ensure that the community can accommodate per company policy and state regulations for the resident's individual needs and that regulatory requirements have been fulfilled.3. Medication Program* Understands the medication program and assist the HSD as necessary in the following:* Ensure that all medications prescribed have been ordered, are available, and are transcribed correctly in the EMAR by auditing the medication records and chart frequently and ensuring proper documentation for medication assistance administration.* Maintain ongoing communication with the resident, resident's family, healthcare provider, and pharmacy regarding the resident's medication needs, etc.4. Memory Care Program (if applicable)* Become proficient in dementia/Alzheimer's resident care.* Train memory care staff in collaboration with the Program Director over activities, life stories, and redirection techniques to better serve the residents.* Ensure staff participate in one activity daily with the residents during their shift and work with the Program Director on individualized activities for the residents in memory care.* Work in conjunction with the Program Director to ensure the Memory Care has an inviting environment, residents and family members are engaged, and staff is appropriately trained.* Coordinate family council for the Memory Care with the Program Director.#LI-CM1