Assistant Director of Nursing at Bellingham at West Chester

Port Charlotte, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Management, Geriatric Nursing, Staff Supervision, Medication Administration, Resident Assessment, Care Planning, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Interdisciplinary Coordination, Patient Advocacy, Computer Proficiency, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

WHO ARE WE? Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte, close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda — one of Florida’s best-kept secrets! You'll be part of a team with a strong work ethic, where management and co-workers are committed to making a positive impact on our residents’ lives. These extraordinary leaders will help you craft a fulfilling senior living career. For over 35 years, South Port Square has been meeting the growing needs of retirees and seniors. We’re one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities. We strive to create an environment of trust and transparency, helping employees find purpose in their work and reach their highest potential. South Port Square is actively seeking a hospitality-driven professional to join our growing team! ABOUT THE ROLE: The Assistant Director of Nursing is an RN who assists with the management of the day-to-day healthcare operations of the community to ensure resident’s healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as resident’s healthcare needs change. Supervises licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of an Assistant Director of Nursing: * Have direct supervision of community-based license nursing staff (LPN/RN), the Med Techs/CNAs (if required by State regulation) and or Lead caregiving employees. May also supervise Resident Care staff. * Assign and direct work of subordinates; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. * Provide ongoing training, supervision, and monitoring of employees in the administration of medications as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act, to include auditing of medication administration records. * Provide training and education to resident care employees on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services, and situation-specific training. * Supervise the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by care giving staff. * As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized service plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness and maximizes the resident’s opportunity to remain in their environment. * Manage the health care of residents, including the dissemination of information to families and employees. Ensures that family members are aware of resident’s needs for scheduled appointments. * Participate in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents. Assures that required documentation is completed prior to or upon resident admission, including nursing assessments, service plans, and other assigned forms. Updates assessments as required by policy and as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act. * Perform on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of returning resident to the Community. * Perform ongoing assessment/observation of resident’s physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care. * Evaluate residents; documents change in condition, and notifies executive director, physician and resident’s legally responsible party/family of resident’s condition and reactions. * Communicate with physicians regarding resident’s status and condition changes. Ensures residents are prepared for physician appointments, prepares Physician Visit Form and reviews and updates resident charts. * Facilitate continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third-party healthcare-related services. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. RN with a current license in Florida. * Two years’ experience in geriatric nursing with strong leadership skills required. Participation in professional organizations, dealing primarily in geriatrics preferred. * Basic computer proficiency. * Can generate a warm, friendly, and caring manner on first impression. * Can communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and visitors. * Maintain the highest level of confidentiality. What We Offer: * 401K with employer match * Dental Insurance * Health Insurance * Vision Insurance * Life Insurance * Paid Time Off * Daily Pay * Extraordinary Rewards Program * Fun, caring, inclusive work environment! Full-Time, Salaried Salary: From $85,000.00 per year If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/]. EEO Employer

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing manages day-to-day healthcare operations and supervises licensed nursing staff to ensure quality resident care. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, managing service plans, and coordinating with physicians and families.