Director of Nursing (LPN)

Priority Life Care; La Porte (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and PTO

Career advancement through Pathway to 

Health plans including vision and:dent

SwiftMD Telemedicine

Holiday pay

Company paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Retirement savings plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee referral bonuses

ZayZoon on-demand wages

Rewards Program

Job summary

Priority Life Care, LLC is seeking a Director of Nursing (LPN) to lead the Nursing Department and ensure the highest quality of resident care in a compliant, regulated environment.

The DON will plan, organize, and direct nursing operations, supervise staff, and ensure accurate documentation, medication administration, and adherence to physician orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of long-term care experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Must be licensed as an LPN in the applicable state.
• Experience managing staff in long-term care or assisted living settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the Nursing Department in accordance with guidelines.
• Coordinate nursing staff to deliver high-quality resident care.
• Ensure medication and treatment administration aligns with care plans.
• Maintain reports and records; monitor resident vitals and plans.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility standards.

Skills

Staff management

LPN licensing

Long-term care experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At Priority Life Care (PLC), we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of seniors, and your own! We think it's time for you to begin your journey with PLC!

At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence.

Director of Nursing (LPN)

The primary function of the Director of Nursing (DON) is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The position is charged with responsibility to ensure that the highest quality of care is delivered consistently to the resident population.

To our staff we provide:

• Competitive wages and PTO
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
• A full range of health plans - including vision and dental!
• SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!
• Special pay rates on holidays
• $10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
• Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award

Essential job functions

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practice within the facility

• Understands and reviews the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures
• Oversees, directs, and coordinates nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices
• Oversees the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident’s care plan and physician directed orders
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records
• Assesses residents conditions and vitals to determine and/or modify resident treatment plans
• Periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the Nursing Department
• Develops, implements and maintains on going Quality Assurance Program for the Nursing Department
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Administrator
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• Assists families and other visitors as needed
• Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings
• Completes online training as assigned in order to maintain company, state, and federal compliance
• Promotes and exemplifies the Priority Life Care mission and values at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education (Bachelor's Degree) and experience
• Must be licensed in the applicable state as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Prior experience managing staff and working in a long-term care and/or assisted living setting preferred
• Experience with the applicable state Survey Rules & Regulations, Medicare and Medicaid

Priority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

$95000 / year plus bonuses!

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