Assisted Living Director of Nursing Services

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The Assisted Living Director Of Nursing – RN (AL-DON) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising, coordinating and evaluating the facility’s clinical services. The AL-DON ensures that staff are appropriately trained, supervised and follows facility procedures. The AL-DON is responsible for maintaining excellent quality in facility services and for assuring that services meet all applicable state requirements. Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone and provide appropriate nursing interventions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Assist the LALD with establishing the facility’s policies regarding the types of services we will provide and other policies regarding the scope of our services.

·         Work with the LALD in communicating the scope of services directly and through the UDALSA.

·         Responsible for development and implementation of written staffing plan to ensure adequate direct-care staffing is in place to meet resident needs 24 hours a day.

·         Periodically audit records and supervise staff to assure that staff are following procedures, are providing quality services and are maintaining resident records according to policy and state requirements.

·         Provides direct supervision of new RNs, LPNs & direct care staff within 30 days of date the staff person begins work and thereafter as required or as appropriate.

·         Assures clinical compliance with regulations and is available for state licensure surveys.

·         Complete LifeConnect Profiles and regulatory assessments for new residents or those with changes in cognitive, functional, or medical status.   Conduct ongoing evaluations to monitor residents’ conditions and adjust care plans accordingly.

·         Develop and maintain individualized service plans that reflect each resident’s current care needs.  Ensure all care plan updates are properly reviewed, signed, and documented by required parties.

·         Perform clinical assessments for potential residents, including completion of the LifeConnect Mini-Profile.

·         Collaborate with LALD and the AL Sales Specialist to determine and communicate appropriate service levels.

·         Document all relevant health information and communicate changes to families, physicians, and appropriate team members.

·         Administer medications that cannot be delegated to unlicensed staff; oversee medication setup and management.

·         Assist staff with daily responsibilities when appropriate.

 

The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  The employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

 

Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as the need prevails. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment

$114,086.00 - $165,640.25 per year

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $114,086.00 - $165,640.25 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Employer paid group term life and disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays

• 403(b) with a 3% employer match

• Fitness center use at most facilities.

• Various voluntary benefits:

• • Life, AD&D

  • Tuition assistance and scholarships

  • Employee assistance program

  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program

  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.