LPN Assistant Nursing Director

Priority Life Care • La Porte, IN

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About The Position

The LPN Assistant Nursing Director plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care and functions at the facility, while providing courteous and friendly support and following applicable state and federal regulations. The role supports the Director of Nursing in defining and maintaining nursing practice standards, overseeing resident care and nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations and community policies. The Assistant Nursing Director may assume the Director of Nursing’s responsibilities in their 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, with a minimum of 3 years of previous long-term care experience and 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 give residents and families peace of mind.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with defining and maintaining nursing practice standards within the community.
• Understand and review the community’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Assist in overseeing health, fire, safety, and sanitation codes in accordance with community disaster and OSHA plans.
• Assist with oversight of appropriate medications, treatments, and nursing services according to residents’ care plans and physician-directed orders.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining the community Quality Assurance Program.
• Assist in developing and maintaining 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 nursing care delivery.
• 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 Priority Life Care’s 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 a PLC Employee of the Year Award.

What This Job Offers

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