Assistant Director Of Health Services

Responsibilities/Job Description

Maintain current assessment and documentation of client's health status

• Performs initial and on-going assessments per the applicable Minnesota home care regulations and Nurse Practice Act. Ensures RN Assessment is completed upon admission at least once per year and when 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 and care plans. 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 home care regulations.
• Works with client and/or representative(s) to assure delivery of appropriate services and funding.

Leads and supervises medication and treatment administration

• Assures medications and supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
• Assures medication and treatment practitioner orders are obtained upon admission at least annually and as necessary when there is change in medication and/or treatment. Minnesota home care regulations will be followed in obtaining and implementing practitioner orders.
• Assures that all medication administration procedures are correctly followed. Takesappropriate action with staff regarding any problems or issues.
• Assures accuracy of medication and treatment records, including documentation of administration and appropriate signatures.

Monitors work and performance of licensed and unlicensed staff

• Meets with staff to coordinate care and address care issues.
• Plans and assigns/delegates work to staff within established guidelines.
• Interviews, trains, and orients new employees as directed.
• Assists and supports staff to complete assignments as needed.
• Assists Director of Health Services (DHS) in monitoring and evaluation of staff performance.
• Schedules and completes Supervisory Visits.
• Complies with Federal, State and Local Laws.
• Assists DHS in scheduling activities that support efficient and effective utilization of staff as needed.
• Performs any other duties as delegated by Director of Health Services.

Support DHS to act as RN on call during scheduled times

• Answers calls and gathers information related to assisted living community client's health and safety.
• Takes action as appropriate to the situation.
• Work collaboratively with identified internal and external support providers.
• Actions taken may require phone directives and/or traveling to the assisted living community to resolve the situation.
• Reports to the DHS and/ or Executive Director if further follow up is needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associates RN Degree
• Current MN RN licensure and current CPR certification by start date
• One to three years previous related experience