LPN Assistant Nursing Director

Brentwood at LaPorte Senior Living (Priority Life Care) • La Porte, IN

3d

About The Position

The LPN Assistant Nursing Director plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care and related functions at the facility. The role supports the Director of Nursing in maintaining nursing practice standards, regulatory compliance, resident care, staff education, and department operations. The Assistant Nursing Director is expected to be courteous and friendly and to follow procedures established by state and federal regulations. The position assumes the Director of Nursing’s responsibilities during that person’s absence and reports issues to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

Requirements

• Licensed in the state as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and at least 3 years of prior long-term care experience, including at least 1 year of charge nurse experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience with state survey rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure outstanding patient care and provide residents and their families with peace of mind.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in defining and maintaining community nursing practice standards.
• Understand and review the community’s healthcare clinical policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Help oversee compliance with health, fire, safety, and sanitation codes, in accordance with community disaster and OSHA plans.
• Help oversee appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services in accordance with resident care plans and physician-directed orders.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining the community Quality Assurance Program.
• Help develop and maintain in-service education programs for nursing staff.
• Assist with managing Nursing Department staff as directed, potentially including interviewing, scheduling, and performance appraisals.
• Conduct and participate in daily rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care.
• Assume the Director of Nursing’s responsibilities in their absence.
• Report issues or problems to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
• Promote and exemplify the Priority Life Care mission and values.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and PTO
• Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program
• Health plans, including vision and dental
• SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost
• Special pay rates on holidays
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• On-demand wages via ZayZoon
• Rewards based on years of service and the PLC Employee of the Year Award

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager