Assisted Living Director of Nursing Services

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Golden Valley, MN

1d•$114,086 - $165,640

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 planning, organizing, directing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating clinical services.
Experience in staff training and supervision.
Knowledge of state requirements for assisted living services.
Ability to handle on-call medical questions and emergencies.
Experience in developing and implementing staffing plans.
Experience in auditing records and supervising staff.
Experience in conducting clinical assessments and developing service plans.
Experience in medication administration and management.
Familiarity with LifeConnect Profiles and regulatory assessments.

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.
The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.
Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as the need prevails. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment