Nursing Mgmt - Assistant Director of Nursing

Overview

Fieldstone Memory Care of Puyallup, 2121 S Meridian, Puyallup, Washington, United States of America

Assistant Director of Nursing (Full Time)

Position:
Assistant Director of Nursing

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role and does not include application instructions.

• Foster a non-clinical, resident-centered approach to the planning and delivery of services, supporting residents’ rights to participate in decision-making and treating residents with dignity and respect.
• Assess health, functional and psychosocial status of residents; initiate individualized service plans and proactively manage care to maximize residents’ ability to remain in the assisted living environment.
• Coordinate with other community professionals (physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health staff, case managers, state personnel) to ensure residents’ care needs are met; arrange ancillary services (pharmacy, podiatry, lab, x-ray) as needed.
• Delegate nursing tasks in accordance with applicable laws and communicate regularly with residents, families, and health care practitioners.
• Seek additional expertise to ensure residents’ needs are met and proper practices are followed.
• Provide training, supervision, and monitoring of staff delivering personal care, medication management, and other health-related services; ensure adherence to the philosophy of care.
• Communicate regularly with residents’ families about health care needs; provide instruction and reassurance for residents and families in managing health conditions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to address urgent problems and support decision-making when health concerns arise.
• Ensure resident care documentation is complete, timely, and maintained per company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant rules and regulations; apply new knowledge to meet evolving resident needs.
• Participate in marketing efforts by representing the residence positively to external agencies and in community events.

• LPN or RN license required.
• Ability to creatively solve problems in resident care and staff management.
• Minimum of 2 years in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration and pharmacy processes.
• One year in supervisory/management role with experience in budgets, staff development, training, and scheduling. Management coursework is an asset.
• Basic computer knowledge with ability to learn company applications.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Criminal background and fingerprint check clear.
• Compassion and interest in working with seniors.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to relate positively with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Meet all mandatory health and education requirements by state regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

While performing duties, employees are regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. Fine motor activities, reaching with hands and arms; occasional standing and walking; occasional lifting/moving of residents (25-50 pounds); reaching below shoulder height; kneeling, stooping, and squatting occasionally; standing for long periods.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and education/certification
• Health care benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts; employer contribution to HSA where applicable
• Sick time accrual; use after 90 days
• Paid time off accrual; use after 90 days
• Floating holidays; accrual up to a yearly cap
• Seven paid holidays
• Up to 3 days Bereavement Leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with employer contribution after 12 months and 1000 hours worked
• Cascadia Assistance Fund for hardship assistance or continuing education

Fieldstone Memory Care of Puyallup, 2121 S Meridian, Puyallup, Washington, United States of America