Assistant Director of Nursing (LPN)

Spring Oak Senior Living•York, SC

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About The Position

Spring Oak Senior Living at York is seeking a compassionate, organized Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing. Working closely with the Director of Wellness (DOW), this hands-on leadership role helps oversee daily clinical operations, support regulatory compliance, supervise wellness staff, and ensure residents receive safe, high-quality care. The role supports resident assessments, medication management, documentation standards, staff accountability, and family communication. The Assistant Director of Nursing helps monitor residents’ changing needs, maintain accurate care plans and documentation, follow medication procedures, support and guide staff, assist with infection prevention and outbreak response, and communicate with residents, families, providers, and the wellness team. When the DOW is unavailable, the position serves as a clinical point of contact within the LPN scope of practice and established community procedures.

Requirements

Current, active LPN license authorizing practice in South Carolina.
Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
Familiarity with medication management, clinical documentation, and electronic medication administration systems.
Ability to recognize changes in condition and communicate concerns promptly.
A supportive leadership style that promotes staff accountability while providing constructive guidance.
A compassionate approach to working with residents and families.
Ability to carry out responsibilities within the LPN scope of practice and applicable community policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior living.
Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct resident rounds to identify changes in condition, care concerns, and safety risks, and communicate findings to the DOW.
Help monitor residents experiencing frequent falls, wounds, weight loss, behavioral changes, or repeated hospitalizations.
Ensure care plans reflect residents’ current needs and required levels of assistance.
Monitor residents returning from the hospital or rehabilitation to ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
Assist with evaluating prospective residents and identifying their care needs.
Support accurate, timely documentation and adherence to established clinical standards.
Ensure physician orders and clinical recommendations are followed appropriately and entered accurately into the electronic medication administration record (eMAR).
Assist with medication cart and medication storage audits.
Follow up on unavailable medications, pharmacy delays, and medication delivery concerns.
Monitor medication refusals and ensure appropriate notifications and documentation are completed.
Verify that discontinued medications are removed from active use and handled according to policy.
Ensure controlled medication counts and required documentation are completed accurately.
Support the DOW in supervising wellness staff and reinforcing care expectations, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance.
Address staff performance concerns promptly and communicate concerns to the DOW.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive, respectful work environment.
Serve as the clinical point of contact when the DOW is unavailable, within the scope of LPN practice and established community procedures.
Help ensure infection prevention precautions are implemented appropriately.
Assist with outbreak response, tracking, and reporting.
Respond professionally and compassionately to resident and family concerns.
Communicate resident care updates and concerns with the DOW, families, providers, and wellness team as appropriate.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the DOW or Executive Director.