Director of Nursing
Company: Charter Senior Living
Location: Newport News
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Health & Wellness Director/LPNWhy Charter Senior Living?Here are
just a few of things that our associates say...
"It truly feels like a family at Charter."The residents are an
extension of my family now""I love coming to their home and helping
them stay healthy by assisting them with their medications and
care" I love to chat with them and laugh because at Charter our
values include "Have fun while serving". We are charged with
enhancing the human spirit of our residents, but they are really
enhancing my spirit."
About Charter:Charter is a boutique operating company that is
dedicated to the care and well being of our residents. It is our
goal to assure that our residents lives our enhanced through
compassionate care, and honoring their life stories and legacy. Our
mission not only pertains to residents but also our Associates. Our
goal is to assure we are enhancing the human spirit of each of
associates each and every day.Our Mission: -To Enhance the Human
Spirit
Core Values:
To Serve with HeartTo Serve with PurposeTo Serve with CourageHave
fun while serving.We are committed to helping each of our
Associates have more than just a "job". We want each of our
associates to feel like they a career and an opportunity to grow.
Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an
organization that is committed to the future of their
Associates.Offering Health Insurance for Full Time Associates
Charter Benefits:
Competitive SalaryHealth Insurance401KTuition ReimbursementEmployee
Referral BonusResident Referral Bonus
Charter Senior Living Associate -our potential is unlimited. As a
small boutique company, we are committed to helping each of our
Associates have more than just a "job". We want each of our
associates to feel like they a career and an opportunity to grow.
Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an
organization that is committed to the future of their
Associates.
Health and Wellness Director Position Summary:The Health Services
Director ensures the quality of care of all residents in
conjunction with the Executive Director. The position requires an
understanding and commitment to the principals and values of the
community. This position requires creativity and flexibility with
residents who have complex situations and is at times stressful.
The Health Services Director requires an ability and willingness to
assist with the training of the Medication Techs in tasks required
for a safe and compliant medication delivery system. The Health
Services Director position requires a caring nature and willingness
to care for the elderly.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly
population.Previous experience preferred, but not
necessary.Demonstrated ability to appropriately delegate
responsibility with necessary authority without relinquishing
his/her overall responsibility and accountability for the delegated
task.Demonstrated ability to identify problems in a timely manner,
develop effective resolutions to those problems and ensure
implementation of the proposed resolution, confirm results and
revise as necessary.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assure smoking and safety evaluations are completed in conjunction
with quarterly assessments.Scheduling the service plan dates
according to state regulatory guidelines.Implement interim service
plans as care needs change and assure all medication techs are
in-serviced on implementing interim service plans as needed.Assure
home health, hospice and ancillary care providers, communicate
their visits and provide the necessary documentation of their
visit.Complete MAR audits.Other department audits as directed by
the Executive Director.Assist with tracking and recording incident
reports. Assure the incident investigations are completed.General
record-keeping and filing as needed.In conjunction with the
Executive Director, hire, train, supervise, counsel as needed, and
terminate the care staff as conditions arise.Work as a manager of
the day as directed by the Executive Director.In conjunction with
Executive Director, perform evaluations, counsel, discipline and
discharge if necessary, all health care staff.Perform such other
tasks as may be required from time to time by the management of the
property.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
Exposure to blood/body fluid likely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to easily lift and carry 50 lbs. Must be able to
stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours
with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be a Licensed Nurse in the appropriate state. Proficiency in
English preferred. Attends in-services monthly required for the
position. Receives and maintains CPR certification.Charter is an
equal opportunity employerJB.0.00.LN
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