What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at Benchmark Senior Living?
Salary: Highly compensated based upon experience
Schedule: Full time, M-F
Why join The Commons in Lincoln, a breathtaking newer Benchmark community proud to be named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for over a decade?
Primary Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Nursing to:
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
Schedule: Full time, M-F
Why join The Commons in Lincoln, a breathtaking newer Benchmark community proud to be named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for over a decade?
- Over 60 sister communities; great growth potential
- On-site Fitness Center, career development and more
- Discounted meals, home-like rural setting, monthly associate celebrations
Primary Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Nursing to:
- Develop, review, and revise standards, guidelines, forms and job descriptions
- Provide and/or promote staff educational programs, monitor attendance and compliance with mandatory training as required
- Participate in regularly scheduled management meetings
- Coordinate the completion of the admission, discharge, and evaluation materials and process for all residents/patients. Ensure appropriate documentation including functional assessments
- Ensure that all resident/patient rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced
- Establish and maintain a close liaison with residents/patients and families
- Promote an environment that allows residents/patients to function as independently as possible
- Collaborate with the Medical Director and other professional service providers
- Coordinate with appropriate department directors and supervisors for services provided to the residents/patients
- Maintain all documentation required by state agencies and ensure compliance
- Current state license as an RN (preferred) or LPN with experience in a similar role, including management
- 2 years of experience working as a nurse in a Skilled Nursing Rehab and/or long term care facility preferred
- Experience with standards of care in geriatric services, complex medical conditions, multiple medical diagnosis, including preventive measures, rehab and promoting independence
- Possesses current CPR, First Aid and Heimlich certifications or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- Proficient with MS Office and nursing management application
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
- Tuition Reimbursement Program*
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
