Assistant Clinical Director, RN

Ecumen; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley, a Minnesota-based senior living community, seeks an Assistant Clinical Director to oversee nursing operations and supervise direct care staff. This role ensures regulatory compliance and high-quality dementia care in Memory Care settings.

Qualifications include RN licensure in Minnesota, Associate's degree in Nursing, and at least two years of nursing experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with day hours and leadership on duty weekends.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Minnesota and active nursing license.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Two years of related nursing experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Able to follow safety rules, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Memory Care with dementia-focused training and supervision.
• Assess residents, develop care plans, and update as needed.
• Ensure up-to-date care plans; delegate tasks to staff.
• Supervise Resident Assistants; assist with hiring and CEU verification.
• Coordinate with physicians; communicate changes to families as needed.
• Maintain medication administration; train staff on meds and equipment.
• Develop and implement policies; ensure emergency procedures are in place.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Assistant Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring that the health and safety needs of all residents are met. This position is responsible for assisting the Clinical Director with total operations in the nursing department and is responsible for the management and supervision of direct care staff, ensuring that staff are trained and competent to deliver all nursing tasks. This position is also responsible for ensuring the facility complies with current state and federal regulations and follows all nursing standards of practice.

About Us

Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley consists of 106 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 28 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services.

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Opportunity Details

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Day Hours - Monday through Friday
• Leadership on duty weekend rotation
• Paid holidays off
• On-Call rotation

Pay

• The targeted pay range for this job is $90,000 to $105,000 annually.
• Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

• Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Provides oversight and training of Memory Care setting, with special emphasis on dementia-related training, interventions and behavior management. Coordinates and communicates with the Clinical Director regarding Memory Care and any other needs, concerns, or changes in the community.
2. Completes initial assessment of each resident, determines nursing care needs, and creates and implements service agreement/plan appropriate for each resident. Performs supervisory visits and reviews/revises service agreements as needed and/or required.
3. Ensures residents have up-to-date care plans that are appropriately delegated and performed by direct care staff. Reviews resident health records to ensure documentation is accurate and appropriate and that all physician orders are signed and implemented within specified timeframe.
4. Supervises Resident Assistants and assists with hiring, training, competency reviews and CEU verification.
5. Consults and communicates with resident's physicians, any needs, concerns or changes in condition and promptly initiates physician's orders. Updates resident and responsible parties with changes as needed.
6. Maintains and monitors medication administration program; provides medication training to new employees, supervises medication practices and medical equipment, and communicates with physicians regarding medications and medical conditions.
7. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Works with the leadership team to ensure emergency procedures are in place. Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Driving Requirements

Local Travel Required

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state in which working and must maintain licensure
• Two years of related nursing experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Previous experience working with seniors

Licenses & Certifications

Registered Nurse (required)

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