What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing - LPN Required position at Aventura Senior Living at Overland Park?
At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!
Schedule: Full Time or List Days
The Assistant Director of Nursing plans, implements, directs, and monitors effective Assisted Living and Memory Care systems in accordance with Spectrum’s philosophy, policies, resident rights, and state regulations. They use effective interpersonal communication and leadership skills to motivate team members in providing quality care and services to promote and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
In this position, your main responsibilities will include:
- Direct resident well-being according to State regulations to ensure appropriate and acceptable standards of care and adequate staffing
- Maintain a working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures, dictated for compliance
- In conjunction with the Executive Director recruit, select, supervise, mentor, appraise and counsel caregiving team members
- In conjunction with the community’s multidisciplinary team, coordinate the resident admission process including screening, assessment, care planning and team assignments
- Ensure appropriate delivery of services as identified in resident care plans by delegating and communicating verbal and written expectations to caregiving team members
To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:
- LPN Required.
- A strong background in assessing residents' behavioral symptoms and developing non-pharmacologic approaches to meeting residents' needs
- Advanced certification in geriatric care, previous experience in an assisted living or residential care environment a plus
- Meet the State qualifications and training requirements for the position
- Must have computer skills – e-mail, documents, spreadsheets and entering data
- Must be medically able and willing to wear a NIOSH-approved tight-fitting respirator (N95 mask), if required by and in accordance with federal or state regulations or Spectrum policy.
If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.
Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.
Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.
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