Assistant Director of Nursing

Otterbein SeniorLife•Marblehead, OH

16h

About The Position

We are looking for skilled, compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing/AL Director who desires a career that matters in a community that values their expertise. At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make. Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind. The Assistant Director of Nursing/AL Director (LPN required) is responsible for creating an atmosphere that provides for continuity of quality care and quality of life for all residents in the Assisted Living and Independent Living areas 24 hours per day. This is accomplished by providing clear direction and expectations to all partners about the philosophy of the area in which they work.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of approved nursing program (LPN or RN)
Licensure/Certification: Current Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license
Experience: Successful candidate will show strong organizational skills and system development, demonstrate effective communication, provide exceptional customer service and a commitment to quality care. The candidate will also need to demonstrate alignment with Otterbein Marblehead's mission and values. Previous experience in a continuing care community preferred.
2 years healthcare experience

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a continuing care community preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations of the Assisted Living including supervision of staff.
Completes Assisted Living 90 day and Annual evaluations.
Plans, evaluates, and takes responsibility for providing consistent and sufficient staffing to meet resident needs in the living areas.
Participates in recruitment and retention of partners.
Assists partners in utilizing appropriate techniques for effective assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of residents and their needs.
Set productivity expectations and hold partners accountable for meeting them.
Provide wellness services as indicated.
Ensures that the medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of residents are addressed, followed up in the Plan of Care in an appropriate and supportive manner.
Ensures the area and its equipment and supplies are neat, clean, safe and utilized appropriately at all times.
Ensures campus and department policies, procedures, and guideline, as well as local and state regulations, are met and followed by everyone in the area.
Ensures adequate orientation provided to all partners in the area.
Participates with the interdisciplinary team by listening to concerns and suggestions and by providing follow-up and feedback in a timely manner.
Coaches and teaches partners how to communicate their needs as well as resident needs.
Ensures exceptional customer service provided.
Ensure the provision of resident physicals, drug screens and TB Screens
Schedule CPR and First Aide training for partners, track attendance to ensure compliance
Assist with partner scheduling and staff partners according to caseload
Provide work assignments to nurses and aides
Ensure partners complete assignments and scheduled
Conduct new resident assessments
Attend resident care conference meetings
Update incident reports to include interventions, write progress not reflecting interventions, enact interventions and sign incident report
Coordinate transitions in care from independent living to assisted living to long-term care
Attend meetings as scheduled
Attend daily morning health services leadership meeting at 9:00 am
Report including details and analysis of any unplanned hospitalizations, ER visits and falls
Review progress notes and report relevant information to the team
Conduct daily partner huddle to relay pertinent, real-time information to staff
Meet with Director of Health Services weekly to establish common goals and evaluate progress toward set objectives
Complete shepherd visits weekly
Serve as on-call nurse in rotation with the Director of Nursing
Conduct periodic staff meeting to receive feedback from partners
Conduct periodic evening, night and weekend visits to stay connected to partners who work at these times
Develop processes and procedures for assisted living & wellness as needs arise
Communicate and build positive relationships and family members
Assist in the referral management process
Provides hands-on assistance in working the floor during periods of staffing challenges.

Benefits

Health & Wellness
Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
Financial Security
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Growth & Development
University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.