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