Assistant Director of Resident Services (LPN)

Gurwin Healthcare System; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gurwin Healthcare System on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, seeks a full-time Assistant Director of Resident Services to lead resident care teams and ensure high-quality geriatric services. The role includes supervision of LPN Supervisors and coordination with family and providers.

The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, Sunday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with on-call duties, and opportunities to advance within our comprehensive care continuum.

Qualifications

• Current valid New York State License (LPN)
• Minimum 2 years LPN experience, preferably with geriatric population
• Minimum of one-year supervisory experience with geriatric population

Responsibilities

• Supervision of LPN Supervisors, Medication Aides and Resident Care Coordinators.
• Keep Wellness Director informed regarding residents and staff.
• Liaise between resident medical concerns and family reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Geriatric care

LPN experience

Education

New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis and infusion therapy. Sharing the campus is Gurwin’s Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences) which has 210 beds, our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens) and Gurwin Certified and Licensed Home Care Services Agencies.

Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Resident Serviceswho will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents.

About this role:

$10,000 Sign on Bonus
You will be scheduled to work Sunday - Thursday, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m., along with on-call responsibilities.

Requirements include:

• Current valid New York State License
• Minimum 2 years LPN experience, preferably with the geriatric population
• Minimum of one-year supervisory experience with the geriatric population

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision of LPN Supervisors, Medication Aides and Resident Care Coordinators.
• Responsible for keeping the Wellness Director informed regarding residents and staff.
• Liaison between resident’s medical concerns and reporting concerns to family.
• Oversee medication issues with the Medication Aides weekly and is responsible to report all issues to the Director of Resident Services and Primary Care Provider.
• Work independently and delegate assignments to the Wellness Staff.
• Act as back-up to review Medical Evaluations (3122) prior to admission with the LPN Supervisor to ensure all orders are reconciled in PointClickCare.
• Perform LPN Supervisor functions as needed.
• Maintain organization in the Wellness Office, Wellness Cabinets, Nursing Station, Chart Room, Exam Rooms and Waiting Area in a professional manner. Responsible for assisting the LPNs during MD clinic visits, (i.e. - Managing the residents and time allotted for their appointments).
• Assist in ongoing training staff.
• Ability to physically assist a resident in need. May require lifting and bending.
• On-call responsibilities
• Other related duties as directed. We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. Join our family of Professionals! EOE M/F/D/V