Assistant Director of Nursing (RN or LPN)

At Jackson Manor, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Jackson Manor partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Jackson Manor.

Schedule

Full-Time: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. There is an on-call requirement for this role every 3rd week.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience. Shift differential pay available at participating locations. Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work (full-time only)
• Earn PTO+ for every quarter of perfect attendance (full-time only)
• 6 observed holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 floating holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition/education reimbursement for approved programs of study
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc included), dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurances for full-time employees
• Monthly contests and employee appreciation events

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, consistent with company clinical policies and procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations
• Assess, treat, and care for patients with wounds such as pressure ulcers, ostomies, skin breakdowns, or other wounds. Tasks include wound debridement, cleaning, bandaging, and collaborating with the care team to determine additional treatments or create a plan to boost healing and prevent wound re-emergence
• Assess residents on admission and document appropriately as conditions change
• Adequately assess and reassess residents’ pain, utilize appropriate pain management techniques, and educate residents and family on pain management
• Interpret test results and take appropriate action based on results
• Promote and support the greatest possible degree of independence for residents
• Advise oncoming staff of residents’ status at the beginning and end of shifts and document properly
• Contribute knowledge of residents’ conditions and document observations as required
• Promote a safe and clean hazard-free environment for residents, family members, and staff
• Ensure equipment is clean and functional; report any malfunctions to supervisor
• Function as a team leader and role model
• Abide by company clinical policies and procedures for abuse prevention
• Notify physician of changes in resident’s condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken
• Accurately and promptly implement physician orders
• Follow through on information given by shift report, resident, or family regarding resident concerns
• Implement the plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals established by the interdisciplinary care team
• React decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid CPR certification
• Current Missouri-issued LPN or RN license
• 1 year of nursing experience in a long-term care center (preferred)
• Wound care experience (preferred)
• Infection prevention certification (preferred); employer will provide education assistance to support attainment for qualified candidates
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ethical practice and strong professionalism