Assisted Living Director of Nursing Services
Covenant Living•Golden Valley, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Assisted Living Director Of Nursing – RN (AL-DON) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising, coordinating and evaluating the facility’s clinical services. The AL-DON ensures that staff are appropriately trained, supervised and follows facility procedures. The AL-DON is responsible for maintaining excellent quality in facility services and for assuring that services meet all applicable state requirements. Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
Requirements
- RN (Registered Nurse) license
- Experience in assisted living or a related healthcare setting
- Knowledge of state regulations for assisted living facilities
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop and implement staffing plans
- Proficiency in record-keeping and documentation
- Ability to conduct clinical assessments and develop care plans
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LifeConnect Profiles and regulatory assessments
- Familiarity with medication administration and management
Responsibilities
- Assist the LALD with establishing the facility’s policies regarding the types of services we will provide and other policies regarding the scope of our services.
- Work with the LALD in communicating the scope of services directly and through the UDALSA.
- Responsible for development and implementation of written staffing plan to ensure adequate direct-care staffing is in place to meet resident needs 24 hours a day.
- Periodically audit records and supervise staff to assure that staff are following procedures, are providing quality services and are maintaining resident records according to policy and state requirements.
- Provides direct supervision of new RNs, LPNs & direct care staff within 30 days of date the staff person begins work and thereafter as required or as appropriate.
- Assures clinical compliance with regulations and is available for state licensure surveys.
- Complete LifeConnect Profiles and regulatory assessments for new residents or those with changes in cognitive, functional, or medical status.
- Conduct ongoing evaluations to monitor residents’ conditions and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Develop and maintain individualized service plans that reflect each resident’s current care needs.
- Ensure all care plan updates are properly reviewed, signed, and documented by required parties.
- Perform clinical assessments for potential residents, including completion of the LifeConnect Mini-Profile.
- Collaborate with LALD and the AL Sales Specialist to determine and communicate appropriate service levels.
- Document all relevant health information and communicate changes to families, physicians, and appropriate team members.
- Administer medications that cannot be delegated to unlicensed staff; oversee medication setup and management.
- Assist staff with daily responsibilities when appropriate.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life insurance
- Employer paid disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Six paid holidays
- 403(b) with a 3% employer match
- Fitness center use at most facilities
- Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Employee assistance program
- Legal services
- Home/auto insurance
- Discount purchasing program
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
