Assistant Director of Health Services - RN

Ebenezer • Baxter, MN

3d

About The Position

Northern Lakes Senior Living has a positive and family-like culture in a beautiful setting, located at 8186 Excelsior Road in Baxter, MN (Brainerd). Our care community hosts Assisted and Memory Care services for a total of 68 units. Managed by Ebenezer, we are proud of our skilled, compassionate, and good-natured team of employees. "It's a good life at Northern Lakes."
We are looking for an Assistant Director of Health Services (ADHS) to join our team! This position is responsible for ensuring that the safety and health needs of the clients are met while providing staff leadership duties. This nursing leadership schedule includes;
80 hours every two weeks
Full time
Weekend rotation as needed

Requirements

• Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree
• RN Licensure/Registered with the MN Board of Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• BLS is required upon hire and/or new hire must show proof that they are currently enrolled in a BLS class to renew or obtain their certification. BLS certification must be obtained within three-weeks of hire date and before nurse can perform independent practice
• One to three years of previous experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree: Nursing
• Three to five years of previous 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

Benefits

• Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!
• Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees