Assisted Living Wellness Director LPN

Job Purpose

Oversees the Resident Care Team Members in ensuring quality resident care is provided in a manner which upholds the organization’s philosophy and wellbeing of the residents.

Duties & Responsibilities

Resident Services

• Oversees the Resident Care Team Members on duty in providing quality care and meeting the needs of residents in accordance with Ridge Care philosophy and policies
• Develops and adheres to a plan of care (DMA-3050r) for each non-PCS resident
• Establishes and maintains good relationships and open communication with residents, their families, physicians, and vendors
• Ensures that all systems for providing and tracking resident care are completed in accordance with the Ridge Care policies and procedures
• Coordinates dining experience needs with the Dining Service Director
• Responsible for E-MAR management
• Reviews and scans monthly ADL logs to PCS designee
• Education Training
• Completse pharmacy consults and collaborates with pharmacy staff and Resident Care Consultant as needed
• In the absence of the Resident Care Consultant, submits weekly reports to ED, DRCS, and DQAC
• Works in conjunction with the Resident Care Consultant to identify and implement Shared Risk Agreements and train team members accordingly
• Responsible for incident report tracking and fall/elopement intervention implementation
• Responsible for maintaining New Order notebook, Coumadin Management notebook, and diabetic management
• Completes 3 med pass observations every other month
• Performs monthly med cart audits in conjunction with Resident Care Consultant
• If Resident Care Consultant is unavailable, completes new move in and returning resident paperwork
• Responsible for maintaining Resident Nurse Tracking Tool
• Responsible for monthly weight tracking tool and assuring that all monthly vitals are completed and care plans updated per State Regulations
• Responsible for follow up recommendations from quarterly LHPS findings
• Completes Care Level Reviews when updating Care Plan (DMA-3050r) and review with the ED
• Maintains deviation reports and ensure that EMAR documentation matches
• In absence of Resident Care Consultant, completes an assessment of potential and returning residents

General Management

• Ensures all required documentation and tracking systems related to resident care services are completed as required and all deadlines for completion have been met
• Reviews any and all communication tools used in providing resident care services daily
• Orders and Maintains Resident Care Supplies and works with the Executive Director to ensure the resident services department operates within the communities budget
• Assists with the marketing of the community including developing relationships with local referral sources
• Assumes on call responsibilities on a rotational basis and that community is staffed appropriately and in compliance with state regulations

Hiring, Supervising & Training

• Works with and assists in hiring, orienting, and training resident care employees
• Supervises all Resident Care Team Members within the community while motivating through recognition programs, training, and team building
• Conducts regular performance appraisals with team members
• Leads by example encourage teamwork, promote the residence philosophy and provide ongoing coaching to employees
• Provides an “open door” to employees, addressing any concerns or grievances they may have
• Responds to and ensure proper handling of on the job injuries in accordance with residence policies and procedures
• Assists in training of all resident care employees in accordance to residence policies, training programs, and state and federal regulations