Director of Nursing - LPN

Bay Ridge Assisted Living•Traverse City, MI

21d•$62,000 - $67,000

About The Position

Oversee all services required to satisfy the resident service plan – including but not limited to medical/clinical aspects of care. A Licensed Practical Nurse that would assure delivery of service in compliance with the licensing rules. Responsible for overall operation of the house in the absence of the Administrator. The Nurse works directly with the Administrator to assure goals and objectives of this living center are satisfied. Assure ultimate quality service delivery to each resident.

Requirements

Education and experience relevant to working with frail elderly, as well as elderly having dementia.
An LPN or RN License
Must maintain current Michigan licensure or registration, as well as current first-aid and CPR certification.
Combined nursing and management experience.
Compassion for serving our resident population.
Very good communication skills: both verbal and written – including electronic communication via email and Electronic Care Plans.
Strong leadership and motivational skills for effective staff supervision, training, and leadership.
Excellent clinical skills, with experience caring for persons with age related health concerns including dementia.
Experience and training in medication management and ability to educate staff.
Time management and organizational skills
Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate services with outside/ancillary service providers as needed.
Conduct and Coordinate the Personal Service Assessment for each resident upon residency (not more than 30 days prior to move in, or the day of move in) as well as periodic review of the assessment throughout the resident’s stay at this living center, in accord with the guidelines of the Operations Manual
Oversee medication administration program.
Oversee the appropriate documenting of medical history, physician’s orders, transfer and pre-residency information, EMAR, resident observation notes, and resident task completion.
Review resident’s COMPLETE medical and social history.
Visit residents who may be in the hospital or SNF/Rehab center to assure the resident is able to return to the living center prior to their discharge from care.
Assures Communication of diet orders to Culinary Service Department (required for ALL residents).
Oversees the coordination of communication with family members, physicians, therapists, counselors, etc. as needed for each resident, individually.
Oversee proper monitoring of resident records – monitoring content, rule compliance, etc.
Conduct weekly Safety Review of Resident Incident and Fall reports
Perform charting duties.
Complete required medical chart forms, including any insurance forms.
Review and evaluate all incident reports – take action to minimize impact as well as to reduce number and frequency of incidents.
Conduct quarterly Infection Prevention Committee meetings
Oversee pressure ulcers weekly.
Oversee all Resident Services Personnel
Hire and terminate employees in accordance with company’s policy and under the direction of the Administrator and ORBIS.
Assure sufficient staff is hired, trained, and performing the duties necessary to provide quality care and service to meet resident needs
Utilizes ON SHIFT staffing program and assures that staffing is adequate.
Perform written evaluations of employees and make recommendations for salary increase and/or advancement.
Compliance with Licensing, HPM, PACE and MI Choice Waiver (where applicable)
Compliance with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Compliance with Corporate Operations Manual - implementation and enforcement of policies & procedures for daily operations.
Adhere to all company personnel directives as per the Operation Manual
Assure budget compliance in supplies, labor,
Assure accuracy in resident level of care
Regulatory compliance with HFA rules, HPM policies and procedures.