Assistant Director of Health Services (RN)

Ebenezer•Hermantown, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pillars of Hermantown is Ebenezer's newest managed senior living community in northern Minnesota, near Duluth and will offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care options with 105 total apartments near major crossroads and amongst beautiful scenary. The Pillars creates purposeful lifestyles for our seniors with dedicated staff to meet their needs in a variety of ways. Come join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more significant lives! Pillars of Hermantown is looking for an Assistant Director of Health Services. This position is responsible for ensuring that the safety and health needs of the clients are met while providing staff leadership duties. This full time role includes: 48 hours per two week pay period, day shift, and every other weekend rotation.

Requirements

Vocational School /Technical Training or Associates Degree in Nursing
One to Three Years Exerpience
MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Nursing
Three to Five Years Experience
Prior supervisory experience
Prior experience in home care or assisted living environment

Responsibilities

Maintains current assessment and documentation of client’s health status.
Performs initial and on-going assessments per the applicable Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and Nurse Practice Act. Ensures RN Assessment is completed upon admission, within 14-days of admission, and at least every 90 days and when/if there is a change in health condition.
Works with client and/or responsible party through collaboration, education and timely communication to ensure appropriate service and placement.
Assures that clients have up-to-date service agreements. Implements service agreements with new tenant/residents. Reviews and updates service agreements at least once per year and more frequently when there is a change in service needs.
Develops, maintains, and implements individual emergency plans based on health status and Advance Care Planning documents, including POLST.
Maintains clinical charts and progress notes using computerized documentation system.
Communicates changes in client’s conditions to medical and other relevant individuals.
Coordinates client health services.
Facilitates coordination of services with internal and external providers.
Assures that all physician orders are signed and implemented per the applicable Minnesota Assisted Living regulations.
Works with client and/or representative(s) to assure delivery of appropriate services and funding.
Participates in Care Conferences as needed or requested by the DHS or Executive Director