Director of Nursing (LPN or RN) - LakeHouse Kalamazoo

About LakeHouse Senior Living:

LakeHouse Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused senior living communities in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan.  Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents.

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the health and well being of the residents within the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Ensures that community follows all federal, state, local laws and regulations as it pertains to clinical care.
• Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting occurrence trends, and if necessary, develop/implement improvement plans.
• Partners with Administrator and other team members to analyze and maintain all resident and team member health safety.
• Partners with pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.
• Responsible for clinical expertise of licensed nurses.
• Assists with educational presentations as assigned by administrator.
• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/ Service Plan process including documentation for residents with a change in health care status.
• Responsible for overseeing the completion of the monthly updates and reporting any pertinent changes to the responsible party.
• Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential change in service/medication levels if applicable.
• Ensures the resident’s service plan is updated as indicated by state regulations.
• Participates in community awareness activities and community relations.
• Maintains communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns.
• Informs the Business Office of fee changes related to care needs, if applicable.
• Schedules clinical staff on a monthly basis.
• Ensures adequate clinical supplies are available.
• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides supervision to LPNs and Certified Nursing Assistants and others as assigned to assure delivery of consistently high quality care to residents. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing; Registered Nurse preferred
• One (1) year in a nursing leadership role; Senior Living experience preferred.
• BSL Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Language Ability:
• Mathematical Skills:
• Cognitive Demands:
• Computer Skills:
  • Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.
• Competencies:
  • Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
  • Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
  • Responds promptly to resident needs.

Environmental Adaptability:

• Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting.
• Team Members may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. 
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand and walk. The Team Member is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance of a second employee and/or mechanical devices.  Must be able to push up to 350 lb. (wheelchair). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Thank you for your interest in Discovery Senior Living careers.  If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly. 

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from agencies under any circumstances. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you.

EOE D/V