Assistant Director of Health Services

Ebenezer•Edina, MN

About The Position

At York Gardens, a community with 76 Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Enhanced Care apartments, the Assistant Director of Health Services ensures clients’ safety and health needs are met while providing staff leadership. The role performs and maintains health assessments and documentation, coordinates appropriate client care and services, and collaborates with clients, responsible parties, and internal and external providers. It also maintains service agreements, clinical records, emergency plans, and physician orders in accordance with applicable Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and the Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

Vocational school/technical training or an associate degree in nursing.
One to three years of experience.
Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Three to five years of experience.
Prior supervisory experience.
Prior experience in home care or an assisted living environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain current assessments and documentation of clients’ health status.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments in accordance with Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and the Nurse Practice Act, including RN assessments at admission, within 14 days of admission, at least every 90 days, and when health conditions change.
Collaborate with clients and/or responsible parties through education and timely communication to support appropriate services and placement.
Ensure clients have up-to-date service agreements; implement agreements for new residents and review and update them at least annually or more often when service needs change.
Develop, maintain, and implement individual emergency plans based on health status and Advance Care Planning documents, including POLST.
Maintain clinical charts and progress notes using a computerized documentation system.
Communicate changes in clients’ conditions to medical and other relevant individuals.
Coordinate client health services and facilitate coordination with internal and external providers.
Ensure physician orders are signed and implemented in accordance with applicable Minnesota Assisted Living regulations.
Work with clients and/or representatives to ensure appropriate services and funding are provided.
Participate in Care Conferences as needed or requested by the DHS or Executive Director.