Assistant Director of Nursing The Residence at Bala Cynwyd

LCB Senior Living•Bala-Cynwyd, PA

3d•$37 - $43

About The Position

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one! LCB Senior Living is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing at The Residence at Bala Cynwyd. Apply today for immediate consideration! FULL-TIME Wage band: $37.00 - $43.00 per hour based on years of experience! Promote the mission and core values of the Community and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community. Active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with the leadership of the community. The management scope includes direct supervision of Resident Care as well as monitoring emerging health needs of residents, covering for resident care staffing as needed and assisting the Resident Care Director with on-call duties. The Wellness Nurse will follow up on family issues as directed by Resident Care Director.

Requirements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: (These qualifications meet or exceed NH, MA, CT, RI, VT, NJ and PA State specific requirements.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The professional knowledge and skills necessary to assist in the planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with the current state, federal and local standards to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential. May require lifting, bending and standing for extended periods of time.
Education: A high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
Experience: Shall, at a minimum, be at least 21 years of age and at least two years of experience in a geriatric setting and previous health experience in hospital and/or community setting. Current RN/LPN/LVN.
RN Designee: 2 years of full time clinical experience in nursing and at least 1 year of which shall be in a home health care agency or community health program that included care of the sick at home.
Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

As a department head you are expected to have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
Assist with the evaluation of resident needs and the development and revision of service plans as per state regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate an understanding of pathophysiological and psychosocial changes that is associated with the aging process and disabilities.
Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of resident care associates.
Evaluates residents’ issues and medical concerns and discusses with the ED, family and MD as appropriate.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with all departments to assist in eliminating/ correcting problem areas and overall improvement of services.
Monitors resident care assistants’ compliance with infection control/sharps disposal program.
Participates in community marketing effort.
Participates in the direct care of residents on an as needed basis.
Provides support to resident care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns as well as emergency situations.
Ensuring that all required staffing and schedules (if applicable), including backup coverage for staff is met at all times.
Ensure completion and review of incident / accident reports and implement changes through proper channels (i.e. Safety Committee etc.) to minimize future issues. Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
Assists the Resident Care Director with all documentation required by LCB Senior Living or the State Requirements.
The Resident Services Supervisor provides oversight for both Assisted Living and Reflections Neighborhood.
Assists the SALSA with the supervision of nurse’s aides and nurses.
With written physician’s orders, administers topical and oral medications sublingual, as well as ear and eye drops, administers injectables’ where allowed by regulation.
Other duties as requested.