LPN Assistant Nursing Director
Celebration Villa of Teays Valley (Priority Life Care)•Hurricane, WV
About The Position
The LPN Assistant Nursing Director plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions at the facility. The role involves providing courteous and friendly collaboration while following procedures established by state and federal regulations. The Assistant Nursing Director supports the Director of Nursing in maintaining nursing practice standards, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, staff education, and delivery of resident care. The position assumes the Director of Nursing’s responsibilities during 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.
- At least 3 years of previous long-term care experience, with 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 to provide residents and 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.
- Assist in overseeing health, fire, safety, and sanitation codes in accordance with community disaster and OSHA plans.
- Assist in overseeing medications, treatments, and general 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, 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 paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program.
- Health plans, including vision and dental coverage.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
