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Seminole Shores Assisted Living Center
Director of Nursing - LPN
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$59,228 / year median in Michigan
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Purpose of This Position Oversee all services required to satisfy the resident service plan
- including but not limited to medical/clinical aspects of care.
Very good communication skills:
both verbal and written- including electronic communication via email and Electronic Care Plans.
- Electronic Assessment and Care Plan; EMAR
- Electronic Medication Administration Record; EMAIL
- Electronic Communication;
ON SHIFT
- Electronic staff schedule and communication; Internet Search; ATMOS
- e-call system
Clinical:
Conduct and Coordinate the Personal Service Assessment for each resident upon residency (not more than 30 days prior to move in, or the day of move in) as well as periodic review of the Assessment throughout the resident's stay at this living center, in accord with the guidelines of the Operations Manual. (30 days post residency, 90 days thereafter as well as when there is a change in condition, an acute episode, or hospitalization, or care and treatment in a SNF or rehab center.) Develop care plan in response to needs identified in the assessment. Evaluate residents' continuing needs, condition, care, and then update plan of care as required. Oversee and coordinate services with outside/ancillary service providers as needed to assure individual resident needs are met: podiatry, pharmacy, home health, vision, dental, PT, etc. Oversee medication administration program. Oversee the appropriate documenting of medical history, physician's orders, transfer and pre-residency information, EMAR, resident observation notes, and resident task completion. Review resident'sCOMPLETE
medical and social history. Visit residents who may be in the hospital or SNF/Rehab center to assure the resident is able to return to the living center prior to their discharge from care. Assures Communication of diet orders to Culinary Service Department (required for ALL residents). Oversees the coordination of communication with family members, physicians, therapists, counselors, etc. as needed for each resident, individually. Oversee proper monitoring of resident records- monitoring content, rule compliance, etc. Conduct weekly Safety Review of Resident Incident and Fall reports; submit report to HPM-AL Assistant Director of Clinical Operations weekly. Perform charting duties. Complete required medical chart forms, including any insurance forms. Review and evaluate all incident reports
- take action to minimize impact as well as to reduce number and frequency of incidents.
Management:
Oversee allResident Services Personnel:
Clinical Coordinator (where applicable), Shift Supervisors, Med Techs, Resident Support staff, and Records Specialist (where applicable). Hire and terminate employees in accordance with company's policy and under the direction of the Administrator and ORBIS. Assure sufficient staff is hired, trained, and performing the duties necessary to provide quality care and service to meet resident needs and maintain compliance with licensing and budget. Assures all resident services staff is adequately trained to fulfill the duties which they are required to perform, including use of equipment relevant to resident care and services. Maintains adequate and appropriate documentation of same. UtilizesON SHIFT
staffing program and assures that staffing is adequate. Perform written evaluations of employees and make recommendations for salary increase and/or advancement. Evaluate work site injury reports and worker's compensation claims. Assures that staff respond to call times appropriately Compliance with Licensing, HPM, PACE and MI Choice Waiver Compliance with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Compliance with Corporate Operations Manual- implementation and enforcement of policies & procedures for daily operations.
Values:
Honesty, Quality, Respect, Teamwork, Potential and Balance. The Resident Services Coordinator is a member of the Management Team for this living center and is expected to maintain professional standards of behavior. The RSC is expected to communicate professionally, maturely, and respectfully with ALL persons associated with this living center. Be a good will ambassador for this living center Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts Report to work as scheduled Treat all residents with dignity and respect Compliance with all Resident Rights including confidentiality Compliance with the guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook, including code of conduct Physical and Mental Requirements Able to walk distances on hard surfaces Able to stand for extended periods of time Able to sit for extended periods of time Some repetitive motion work Able to bend, turn, stoop, twist, kneel, push, pull, reach, and stretch Able to communicate verbally and in writing Able to use telephone for communication, including a "smart phone" Able to use a computer, internet, email and other technology Able to push a med cart Able to assist geriatric residents to transfer and with general ADL care Able to lift 50 pounds Able to read and comprehend the written word- especially physician's orders.