Liberty Health
ASSISTED LIVING AREA DIRECTOR (LPN) - BARCLAY AT SOUTHPARK
Liberty Health, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
ASSISTED LIVING AREA DIRECTOR (LPN) – BARCLAY AT SOUTHPARK
Liberty Senior Living is currently seeking an experienced Assisted Living Area Director (LPN).
Job Summary
Assist with the process of admissions, including interviewing, assessing, and completing all pertinent paperwork.
Assess resident needs and develop and implement a care plan for each resident initially and on an ongoing basis as determined by the resident’s needs.
Report to and obtain orders from physicians regarding each resident; may delegate to Med Techs and Aides as appropriate and with supervision.
Must be willing and able to work as an aide and to administer medications.
Must be knowledgeable and adhere to all Liberty Senior Living policies, procedures, state rules, and regulations.
Obtain medication for each resident from contract pharmacy; may delegate as appropriate with supervision.
Utilize Point Click Care as designed; complete audits for Aide and Med Tech task documentation; train and supervise Aides and Med Techs on use of Point Click Care for each resident.
Supervise resident care employees and implement disciplinary action as necessary.
Participate in preparing and delivering job performance evaluations for resident care employees in accordance with company policies and return to the DON or DRCS.
Ensure proper documentation of all resident care staff performance issues.
Monitor, coach, and mentor to ensure ongoing quality performance of resident care staff.
Assist in maintaining and updating job descriptions and employee records.
Orient, train, and lead by example to ensure resident care staff are aware of and practice approved care policies and procedures.
Assist in training medication administration to appropriate staff.
Coordinate resident services with other professionals as ordered by the physician or as assessment and care plan dictate.
Follow the facility infection control program, train staff, ensure compliance, and assist with annual reviews.
Order and maintain medical supplies as necessary with proper accounting program for charging residents for personal items.
Conduct, document, and report weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual assessments of residents as prescribed by the Point Click Care program; may delegate to Med Tech/Aides as appropriate with supervision.
Coordinate with families and update families on the status of residents on a weekly and/or monthly basis and contact immediately in the event of a fall, sickness, etc.
Maintain and supervise medication administration, medication ordering, medication count of controlled substances, and charting for each resident.
Train resident care staff on emergency procedures to follow regarding fire, disaster, and resident incident and care issues.
Ensure proper staff coverage; assume and arrange for on‑call responsibilities and respond to calls of an emergency nature from resident and/or supervisor on duty as needed even if reporting to work is necessary to assess the situation.
Follow all policies and procedures, model relationship and leadership abilities, and work cooperatively and supportively with the residents, family members, and friends, professionals, Administrator, department heads, supervisors, and all other staff.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Director of Resident Care Services.
Must be willing and able to take on‑call duty and be available by telephone during on‑call periods.
Job Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse with 3 years’ supervisory experience in ACH, CRCF or Long‑Term Care.
Qualified as Supervisor‑in‑Charge based on the ACH/CRCF rules of the State of practice.
Experience working with geriatric and dementia residents.
Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
21 years of age or older and high school diploma or equivalent.
Genuine concern for the welfare of geriatric patients and willingness to care for them.
Willing to delegate, supervise, receive, understand, and follow orders.
Cooperate well with other nursing staff, other departments, and families and visitors.
Kind and respectful to patients, staff, and visitors.
Use equipment safely without jeopardizing the safety of self, others, or equipment and use supplies safely and economically.
Demonstrates neat appearance, dress code, and good personal hygiene.
Read, know, and follow personnel, department, and community policies and procedures.
Attend in‑service training and other staff meetings as required and complete online training.
Visit www.libertyseniorliving.com for more information. Background checks/drug‑free workplace. EOE.
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Job Summary
Assist with the process of admissions, including interviewing, assessing, and completing all pertinent paperwork.
Assess resident needs and develop and implement a care plan for each resident initially and on an ongoing basis as determined by the resident’s needs.
Report to and obtain orders from physicians regarding each resident; may delegate to Med Techs and Aides as appropriate and with supervision.
Must be willing and able to work as an aide and to administer medications.
Must be knowledgeable and adhere to all Liberty Senior Living policies, procedures, state rules, and regulations.
Obtain medication for each resident from contract pharmacy; may delegate as appropriate with supervision.
Utilize Point Click Care as designed; complete audits for Aide and Med Tech task documentation; train and supervise Aides and Med Techs on use of Point Click Care for each resident.
Supervise resident care employees and implement disciplinary action as necessary.
Participate in preparing and delivering job performance evaluations for resident care employees in accordance with company policies and return to the DON or DRCS.
Ensure proper documentation of all resident care staff performance issues.
Monitor, coach, and mentor to ensure ongoing quality performance of resident care staff.
Assist in maintaining and updating job descriptions and employee records.
Orient, train, and lead by example to ensure resident care staff are aware of and practice approved care policies and procedures.
Assist in training medication administration to appropriate staff.
Coordinate resident services with other professionals as ordered by the physician or as assessment and care plan dictate.
Follow the facility infection control program, train staff, ensure compliance, and assist with annual reviews.
Order and maintain medical supplies as necessary with proper accounting program for charging residents for personal items.
Conduct, document, and report weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual assessments of residents as prescribed by the Point Click Care program; may delegate to Med Tech/Aides as appropriate with supervision.
Coordinate with families and update families on the status of residents on a weekly and/or monthly basis and contact immediately in the event of a fall, sickness, etc.
Maintain and supervise medication administration, medication ordering, medication count of controlled substances, and charting for each resident.
Train resident care staff on emergency procedures to follow regarding fire, disaster, and resident incident and care issues.
Ensure proper staff coverage; assume and arrange for on‑call responsibilities and respond to calls of an emergency nature from resident and/or supervisor on duty as needed even if reporting to work is necessary to assess the situation.
Follow all policies and procedures, model relationship and leadership abilities, and work cooperatively and supportively with the residents, family members, and friends, professionals, Administrator, department heads, supervisors, and all other staff.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Director of Resident Care Services.
Must be willing and able to take on‑call duty and be available by telephone during on‑call periods.
Job Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse with 3 years’ supervisory experience in ACH, CRCF or Long‑Term Care.
Qualified as Supervisor‑in‑Charge based on the ACH/CRCF rules of the State of practice.
Experience working with geriatric and dementia residents.
Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
21 years of age or older and high school diploma or equivalent.
Genuine concern for the welfare of geriatric patients and willingness to care for them.
Willing to delegate, supervise, receive, understand, and follow orders.
Cooperate well with other nursing staff, other departments, and families and visitors.
Kind and respectful to patients, staff, and visitors.
Use equipment safely without jeopardizing the safety of self, others, or equipment and use supplies safely and economically.
Demonstrates neat appearance, dress code, and good personal hygiene.
Read, know, and follow personnel, department, and community policies and procedures.
Attend in‑service training and other staff meetings as required and complete online training.
Visit www.libertyseniorliving.com for more information. Background checks/drug‑free workplace. EOE.
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