Assistant Director of Nursing (LPN)

Your tasks

Resident Care and Clinical Follow-Up

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.