Asst Living LPN Supervisor

Description

The Assisted Living LPN Supervisor is responsible for the direction, coordination and direct supervision of the Medical staff, under the supervision of the Assisted Living Administrator and as prescribed by the physician, ensuring compliance with accepted standards of nurse practice and regulation. Promotes a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. Works collaboratively with leadership and other staff members to support the Mission and Values of SCBMA.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee Medical Staff including performance evaluation

• Participate in care plan meetings, develop and carry out residents' plan of care. Evaluates resident response to nursing interventions and alters care plan through ongoing assessments.

• Care for residents using nursing judgement following policy and procedures of the organization.

• Monitor residents' overall mental and physical status for changes and reports condition changes to appropriate physicians, family (responsible party), etc., as required by the organization or regulatory entities.

• Completes quality care audits, ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly and ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding hazardous chemicals and fire safety.

• Provide direct resident care when needed, as determined by resident condition and available staff; completes treatments, procedures and administers medications as ordered by the physician

• Document all pertinent information on interdisciplinary notes, document medications administered, treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records protecting privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the residents and employees.

• Address questions, concerns or complaints from residents, family members and staff timely in a caring manner

• Ensure compliance with all regulations from DHEC, Fire and Safety, OSHA, Labor Laws, etc. and adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.

• Oversee and administer training for current Medical Techs and train new Medical Techs.

• On call for nursing questions and management duties when AL Administrator is not available.

• Other duties as assigned