Assistant Director of Nursing (LPN)
Spring Oak Senior Living · York, South Carolina, United States · onsite
USD 72,000 to 72,000 · period not stated
Responsibilities:
- Conduct resident rounds to identify changes in condition, care concerns, and safety risks, and communicate findings to the DOW.
- Help monitor residents experiencing frequent falls, wounds, weight loss, behavioral changes, or repeated hospitalizations.
- Ensure care plans reflect residents’ current needs and required levels of assistance.
- Monitor residents returning from the hospital or rehabilitation to ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
- Assist with evaluating prospective residents and identifying their care needs.
- Support accurate, timely documentation and adherence to established clinical standards.
Medication Management:
- Ensure physician orders and clinical recommendations are followed appropriately and entered accurately into the electronic medication administration record (eMAR).
- Assist with medication cart and medication storage audits.
- Follow up on unavailable medications, pharmacy delays, and medication delivery concerns.
- Monitor medication refusals and ensure appropriate notifications and documentation are completed.
- Verify that discontinued medications are removed from active use and handled according to policy.
- Ensure controlled medication counts and required documentation are completed accurately.
Staff Supervision and Accountability:
- Support the DOW in supervising wellness staff and reinforcing care expectations, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Address staff performance concerns promptly and communicate concerns to the DOW.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive, respectful work environment.
- Serve as the clinical point of contact when the DOW is unavailable, within the scope of LPN practice and established community procedures.
Infection Prevention and Communication:
- Help ensure infection prevention precautions are implemented appropriately.
- Assist with outbreak response, tracking, and reporting.
- Respond professionally and compassionately to resident and family concerns.
- Communicate resident care updates and concerns with the DOW, families, providers, and wellness team as appropriate.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the DOW or Executive Director.
What We’re Looking For:
- Current, active LPN license authorizing practice in South Carolina.
- Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior living preferred.
- Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.
- Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with medication management, clinical documentation, and electronic medication administration systems.
- Ability to recognize changes in condition and communicate concerns promptly.
- A supportive leadership style that promotes staff accountability while providing constructive guidance.
- A compassionate approach to working with residents and families.
- Ability to carry out responsibilities within the LPN scope of practice and applicable community policies.