NOW HIRING! Contract/Traveler LPN/LVN in Monterey, CA
General job duties:
• Overall 24/7 accountability for clinical care coordination for assisted living residents, ensuring all programs and services are delivered according to the philosophy and standards of the facility.
• Develops and implement the highest standards for assisted living services.
• Works directly with the residents to evaluate needs and services.
• Conducts and/or assist with electronic evaluation of incoming residents, and with periodic re-evaluation, to ensure services rendered are documented and charged for according to facility's policies.
• Implements services during new resident move-in; helps resident with orientation to and adjustment to the community.
• Provides direct care to residents as needed according to their identified service needs.
• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents resident status. Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the GM, physician, and family per state regulations.
• Conducts regular meetings with residents and their families to ensure their needs are being met.
• Communicates with resident family members, physicians, and pharmacists as needed regarding residents and services provided.
• Ensures all Resident Rights and Responsibilities are protected and enforced. Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and reports to the appropriate sources per state regulations.
• Addresses difficult resident behaviors with dignity and respect.
• Guarantees compliance of all State Rules and Regulations of assisted living.
• Provides team members with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities.
• Challenges and inspires team members to achieve results.
• Evaluates team members’ skills and competencies and ensures the completion of performance reviews
• Sets clear expectations and holds team members accountable for performance
• Oversees training and development of team members directly and indirectly managed; ensures training and certification of all AL staff is completed as required by the facility and state regulations.
• Provides coaching, direction, and leadership support to team members to achieve employee engagement and customer delight.
• Mentors team members using electronic care system.
• Builds effective teams by determining adequate staffing levels, identifying and recruiting top talent.
• Prepares staffing schedules to meet all community requirements for standards of care.
• Adheres to budgetary guidelines established by the facility.
• Coordinates with General Manager for financial stability of assisted living department from both census development and expense control.
• Provides General Manager with weekly status reports on all AL residents.
• Maintains all resident records and department documentation.
• Complies with state-mandated reporting as required.
• Audits AL services for regulatory compliance.
• Provides additional management reports as required.
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