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Form of workThisAssistant Director of Health Services is an RN position that is responsible for ensuring that the safety and health needs of our Assisted living/Memory Care residents are met while providing staff leadership duties for our large senior living, Orchards of Minnetonka, located near Wayzata, St Louis Park, Minneapolis, MN. Position is supported by a team of nursing staff, Director of Health, triage RN, and Resident Assistant/caregivers, whom are trained to pass medications. This Leadership Nursing position schedule includes;
- 80 hours in two weeks
- Day shift hours; Every other weekend rotation/holidays
- Fully Benefit eligible; https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
When you come to work at Ebenezer, we promise to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others. Named as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 12th time, Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior living organization with over 100 years of excellent service, and we’re growing at an outstanding rate!
Orchards of Minnetonka Senior Living celebrates nature and wellness in all its forms. Our community is located near a major hub of highways in Minnetonka, MN. Just minutes away from The Ridgedale Mall, hwy 694/494/100, and with quick access to public transportation. Offering 147 units of Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care, and is bound to be one of Minnetonka’s best-in-class senior living communities.
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. Takes appropriate 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.
Required:
- Associates in Nursing Degree
RN Licensure with the Minnesota Board of Nursing
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; accepted certifications as follows -AHA:BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program orBLS Provider - BLS Instructor. American Red Cross:CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and/or Healthcare Providers,Life Guarding First Aid/CPR/AED
Preferred:
- 3-5 years of proven experience
