Director of Nursing LPN

LPN Salary range: $72,500 to $75,000 Benefits Offered: Health Care insurance Vision & Dental insurance Flexible Spending account PTO 401(k) with employer match Paid orientation and training Purpose of This Position: Oversee all services required to satisfy the resident service plan – including but not limited to medical/clinical aspects of care. A Licensed Practical Nurse that would assure delivery of service in compliance with the licensing rules. Responsible for overall operation of the house in the absence of the Administrator. The Nurse works directly with the Administrator to assure goals and objectives of this living center are satisfied. Assure ultimate quality service delivery to each resident. Qualifications:

• Education and experience relevant to working with frail elderly, as well as elderly having dementia.
• An LPN or RN License
• Must maintain current Michigan licensure or registration, as well as current first-aid and CPR certification.
• Combined nursing and management experience.
• Compassion for serving our resident population.
• Very good communication skills: both verbal and written – including electronic communication via email and Electronic Care Plans.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills for effective staff supervision, training, and leadership.
• Excellent clinical skills, with experience caring for persons with age related health concerns including dementia.
• Experience and training in medication management and ability to educate staff.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing

Essential Functions Clinical:

• Oversee and coordinate services with outside/ancillary service providers as needed.
• Conduct and Coordinate the Personal Service Assessment for each resident upon residency (not more than 30 days prior to move in, or the day of move in) as well as periodic review of the assessment throughout the resident’s stay at this living center, in accord with the guidelines of the Operations Manual
• Oversee medication administration program.
• Oversee the appropriate documenting of medical history, physician’s orders, transfer and pre-residency information, EMAR, resident observation notes, and resident task completion.
• Review resident’s COMPLETE medical and social history.
• Visit residents who may be in the hospital or SNF/Rehab center to assure the resident is able to return to the living center prior to their discharge from care.
• Assures Communication of diet orders to Culinary Service Department (required for ALL residents).
• Oversees the coordination of communication with family members, physicians, therapists, counselors, etc. as needed for each resident, individually.
• Oversee proper monitoring of resident records – monitoring content, rule compliance, etc.
• Conduct weekly Safety Review of Resident Incident and Fall reports
• Perform charting duties.
• Complete required medical chart forms, including any insurance forms.
• Review and evaluate all incident reports – take action to minimize impact as well as to reduce number and frequency of incidents.
• Conduct quarterly Infection Prevention Committee meetings
• Oversee pressure ulcers weekly.

Management:

• Oversee all Resident Services Personnel
• Hire and terminate employees in accordance with company’s policy and under the direction of the Administrator and ORBIS.
• Assure sufficient staff is hired, trained, and performing the duties necessary to provide quality care and service to meet resident needs
• Utilizes ON SHIFT staffing program and assures that staffing is adequate.
• Perform written evaluations of employees and make recommendations for salary increase and/or advancement.
• Compliance with Licensing, HPM, PACE and MI Choice Waiver (where applicable)
• Compliance with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Compliance with Corporate Operations Manual - implementation and enforcement of policies & procedures for daily operations.
• Adhere to all company personnel directives as per the Operation Manual
• Assure budget compliance in supplies, labor,
• Assure accuracy in resident level of care
• Regulatory compliance with HFA rules, HPM policies and procedures.

Heritage Property Management is committed to excellence in all we do. That includes hiring and supporting team members who share our core values. When you work with us, you’ll see first-hand how important our residents are to us, and how our six core values: Honesty, Quality, Respect, Teamwork, Potential, and Balance reflect in our everyday interactions. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.