GENERAL SUMMARY / MAJOR FUNCTION

The Assistant Director of Health Services is an LPN/LVN who is responsible for assisting with the overall supervision of nursing care in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILLITIES

• Assist in supervising direct nursing care in community.
• Supervises nursing personnel on all shifts. Participants in staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, on-call, and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Administers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated.
• Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment.
• Functions as the Director of Health Services in his/her absence.
• Assures accuracy and completeness of medical records, including but not limited to care plans, assessments.
• Notifies physician and family of changes in resident's condition
• Assists DOHS in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Assists in infection control, safety and pharmacy rounds and audits.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
• This community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, participants, fellow employees, and guests
• We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We make you feel important.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• RN/LPN currently licensed and in good standing in the state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Senior Care experience with a good understanding of regulations.
• Staffing/Scheduling experience is preferred.