Assistant Director of Nursing/LPN

About Edgeworth Park

Love to make a difference in the lives of seniors? At Solera Senior Living we are led by our Core Values which guide our decision-making at every level of our company. We are looking for compassionate individuals who want to join our team! What can Solera offer you? - A company that is growing so you can grow too! - Ability to be paid immediately, no more waiting for paycheck Friday!! - Interested in returning to school?  We have a tuition reimbursement benefit! - A great team of co-workers - Comprehensive medical plan that includes discounted gym memberships - Dental/vision/life/disability benefits - 401(k) Plan - Paid holidays and time off - Perks and discount programs - Employee Assistance Program We are constantly asking ourselves to think outside of the box, utilize technology to improve lives, honor our relationships with one another, and make a meaningful difference in our community.  Our leadership team is made up of passionate people who have a true connection to seniors and their families, and who are dedicated to helping others’ grow and thrive. Solera’s Core Values: Compassion Commitment Communication Creativity Listen…we flat out LOVE what we do and if our story resonates with you, and you want to LOVE what you do every day - we want to meet you!

Overview & Responsibilities

- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Assisted Living and Memory Care staff and care of residents at the community, in accordance with the Federal and State policies governing resident care. - Interview, hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department team in accordance with the company policy. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates with interest in care and management of individuals with dementia. Make recommendations to the Director of Nursing with respect to team member evaluations, merit pay increases, disciplinary actions and terminations. - Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, budgets and state law.  - Conduct orientation for new members of the department to ensure that all team members are knowledgeable of the goals, policies and procedures for the department. - Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during team member absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties. - Conduct and coordinate the completion of resident assessment for the Assisted Living program in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines and company policies that govern resident assessment; administer move in and periodic assessments to all residents and monitor changes in status. Ensure that an initial resident assessment is completed prior to each resident’s move-in date and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in. Provide reassessments on a regular basis. - May be required to interview potential residents and families, complete a pre-placement assessment and needs and services plan, obtain medical records and other requirements as required for an admission to the community. - Conduct interviews and observations on a continual basis of the residents to alert the Director of Nursing, family and others of changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident. Conduct monthly service plan meeting. - Complete all required data entry into the appropriate database to ensure maintenance of resident care information. Ensure that Resident Care Profile, Service Plans and assignment sheets are completed timely and all required documentation has been completed. - Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care. - Act as a resource person for the residents and their families. Contact physicians, family and others to obtain specific orders for care and represent the property to professional personnel, residents and the community. - Conduct community tours and promote the community to members of the wider community. - Supports administration in referral development and maintaining high census. - Participate in property surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies. - Maintain a safe and secure environment for all team members, residents and guests, following established safety standards. Responsible for coordinating special provisions for the safety of residents with special needs, i.e., visual deficits, hearing loss. - Perform fire and safety procedures when needed to assure resident/team member safety. - Maintain inventory of needed supplies. - Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in senior and dementia-specific care. Recognize and respond to changes in the senior care and dementia care industry and respond appropriately. - Performs day-to-day clerical work connected with the position. - Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments. - Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress. - Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications

Must have an LPN license in the state of VA. Prefer two years of  gerontology, social work or related health or human service field. Prefer two (2) years experience providing residential care to the elderly or similar experience with specialized dementia care programs. Ability to perform calculations in support of personnel actions, budget, and other financial responsibilities. Understand and conceptualize concepts as well as demonstrate ability to make decisions in stressful situations. Be able to explain ideas and to communicate complex ideas to a wide audience (team members, residents, family members, governmental agencies, public, etc.), both in writing and verbally. Be proficient in basic office equipment (including a personal computer) for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance. Must be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Good physical health verified by a health screening. Ability to show sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families. Well-lighted office with appropriate ventilation and temperature levels. Ability to work in a secured area with heavy contact with a senior population. Team member must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community as required by state law. Team member must possess current first aid training. Team member must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Min

USD $26.00/Hr.

Max

USD $28.00/Hr.

Salary : $26 - $28