Hiring - LPN Director of Nursing - Bloomington, IN

Job Title: LPN Director of Nursing

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Bloomington, IN

Salary: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 /year

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with strong background in Memory Care

Indiana state license current and in good standing

Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare setting

Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff

Strong documentation skills

Ability to develop systems for monitoring resident health conditions and for ensuring efficient and safe delivery of resident care

Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks, in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the facility

Ability to represent the facility in a positive and professional manner

Experience in training and staff development

Essential Functions:

Management

In conjunction with Administrator, is responsible for hiring, supervising, evaluating, and providing progressive discipline for all care staff

Develops and monitors work schedules for all Caregivers and Nursing staff to ensure adequate staffing for quality resident care

Serves as member of facility management team and may act as Administrator in Administrator’s absence

Assists Administrator with other management duties as needed

Operates department within established budgetary guidelines

Assists with marketing responsibilities and networks with referral sources within the healthcare community

Provides training to all staff members on health related topics, and assists in maintaining staff training records

Acts as role model to other staff members in terms of professional appearance, communication and conduct

Resident Care:

Is responsible for oversight of the resident assessment process

Coordinates with team members to ensure that resident service plans accurately address resident needs and are updated as resident needs change

Participates in resident and family care conferences

Serves as liaison between resident, family and physician regarding resident health care issues

Ensures that changes in resident condition are evaluated, monitored, documented and effective interventions are implemented

Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by JEA policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law

Provides oversight of medication management systems, and ensures that medications are dispensed in a safe and effective manner, that MARS are accurate and complete, and that medication cart is orderly, with all medications appropriately packaged and stored

Ensures that systems are in place to effectively monitor resident health concerns such as weight and nutrition, skin integrity, mobility, fall management, and challenging behaviors

Maintains an adequate inventory of healthcare supplies and equipment, and follows appropriate facility protocol for purchasing

Monitors Alert Charting system on a daily basis

Reviews Resident Health Record on a routine basis and ensures that documentation meets facility standards and adequately addresses the residents’ healthcare issues, including identified concerns, interventions and outcomes

Serves as a role model to other staff in demonstration of courtesy, gentleness, effective approach and conversational techniques with residents

Ensures that all resident care is provided in a safe and effective manner, while consistently maintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect

Maintains knowledge of current OSHA and state regulations, and routinely monitors facility compliance with the regulations related to resident care and nursing functions

Working Conditions:

Able to work full-time with occasional weekend work

Available by phone or pager after business hours

Ability to travel locally if necessary, to perform pre-admission assessments and participate in healthcare networking

Experience:

Memory Care: 3 years (Required)
Healthcare Leadership/Management (Unit Manager, ADON, etc.): 3 years (Required)

Education:

Associate (Required)

Job Location:

Bloomington, IN (Preferred)

License or certification:

Indiana LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) (Required)

Send your resume to - mike@drmikechua.com.