Assistant Director of Nursing - LPN or RN Required

Southview Assisted Living•Affton, MO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Resident Care plans, implements, directs, and monitors effective Assisted Living and Memory Care systems in accordance with Spectrum’s philosophy, policies, resident rights, and state regulations. They use effective interpersonal communication and leadership skills to motivate team members in providing quality care and services to promote and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Requirements

LPN or RN Required
A strong background in assessing residents' behavioral symptoms and developing non-pharmacologic approaches to meeting residents' needs
Meet the State qualifications and training requirements for the position
Must have computer skills – e-mail, documents, spreadsheets and entering data
Must be medically able and willing to wear a NIOSH-approved tight-fitting respirator (N95 mask), if required by and in accordance with federal or state regulations or Spectrum policy.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in geriatric care
previous experience in an assisted living or residential care environment a plus

Responsibilities

Direct resident well-being according to State regulations to ensure appropriate and acceptable standards of care and adequate staffing
Maintain a working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures, dictated for compliance
In conjunction with the Executive Director recruit, select, supervise, mentor, appraise and counsel caregiving team members
In conjunction with the community’s multidisciplinary team, coordinate the resident admission process including screening, assessment, care planning and team assignments
Ensure appropriate delivery of services as identified in resident care plans by delegating and communicating verbal and written expectations to caregiving team members