Assistant DHS

Ebenezer • Edina, MN

10h

About The Position

Vernon Terrace of Edina is located conveniently near public transportation stops and close to St. Louis Park, Hopkins, and Southwest Minneapolis. Vernon Terrace offers elegant amenities and a comfortable, welcoming environment. Our vibrant senior living community provides a full spectrum of services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Our dedicated care team embodies Ebenezer’s mission to heal, discover, and educate, ensuring our residents enjoy longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.
The Assistant Director of Health Services is responsible for ensuring that the safety and health needs of the clients are met while providing staff leadership duties.
This schedule includes;
80 hours every two weeks ; Full Time
Rotating weekend and holidays

Requirements

• Vocational School /Technical Training or Associates Degree in Nursing
• One to Three Years Exerpience
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Nursing
• Three to Five Years Experience
• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior experience in home care or assisted living environment

Responsibilities

• Maintains current assessment and documentation of client’s health status.
• Performs initial and on-going assessments per the applicable Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and Nurse Practice Act. Ensures RN Assessment is completed upon admission, within 14-days of admission, and at least every 90 days and when/if 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. 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 Assisted Living regulations.
• Works with client and/or representative(s) to assure delivery of appropriate services and funding.
• Participates in Care Conferences as needed or requested by the DHS or Executive Director

Benefits

• Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree