LPN Assistant Nursing Director

Priority Life Care • Exton, PA

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About The Position

The LPN Assistant Nursing Director plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions at the facility. The position supports the Director of Nursing in maintaining nursing practice standards, overseeing resident care and staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The role also assumes the Director of Nursing’s responsibilities in their absence.

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, 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 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 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, including interviewing, scheduling, and performance appraisals.
• Conduct and participate in daily rounds to monitor 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 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.
• 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