Director of Nursing (LPN or RN)

About the role

LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving approximately thousands of residents and families. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, LakeHouse fosters a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose where residents feel at home and Team Members feel inspired to learn, grow, and lead.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that community follows all federal, state, local laws and regulations as it pertains to clinical care.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports occurrence trends, and develops/implements improvement plans.
• Partners with Administrator and other team members to analyze and maintain all resident and team member health safety.
• Partners with pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.
• Oversees the clinical expertise of licensed nurses.
• Assists with educational presentations as assigned by administrator.
• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/Service Plan process including documentation for residents with a change in health care status.
• Oversees the completion of the monthly updates and reports any pertinent changes to the responsible party.
• Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential changes in service/medication levels if applicable.
• Ensures the resident’s service plan is updated as indicated by state regulations.
• Participates in community awareness activities and community relations.
• Maintains communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns.
• Informs the Business Office of fee changes related to care needs, if applicable.
• Schedules clinical staff on a monthly basis.
• Ensures adequate clinical supplies are available.
• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing; Registered Nurse preferred
• One (1) year in a nursing leadership role; Senior Living experience preferred.
• BSL Certification
• Language Ability: Mathematical Skills: Cognitive Demands: Computer Skills:
• - Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Interactions with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner. Responds promptly to resident needs.

Physical Requirements

• Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting.
• Team Members may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors.
• May be exposed to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.
• Physical demands: Regularly stands and walks. Frequently uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaches with hands and arms; talks or hears. Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance of a second employee and/or mechanical devices. Must be able to push up to 350 lb. (wheelchair).