Job Details
Job Location
Support Services - Duluth, MN
Description
Diamond Willow Management is seeking a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing to play a critical role in assisting, leading and supporting our Diamond Willow locations and our Keystone Bluffs location.
This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in healthcare administration, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality health services. The Director/ Assistant Director will contribute to the overall well-being of our communities by ensuring the provision of excellent healthcare services are met.
The Director of Nursing-AL is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, analyzing and evaluating the nursing services of the department, as well as supervising members of the nursing team and others as assigned, in order to provide effective nursing services that meet practice and quality standards in the Assisted Living. Provides or delegates nursing and related services. This position may require additional hours of work on evenings and weekends outside of their normal schedule and be on-call for consultation when emergent issues arise in order to insure the safety and proper care of all residents.
This person should be passionate about people, a born leader who leads by example, a team player. A person who is naturally happy, helpful and friendly.
Responsibilities:
Ensure all nursing services provided meet Home Care & Assisted Living Laws & Rules under 144G.08- 144G.9999
Ability to lead both licensed and non-licensed nursing staff
Monitor and assess resident's care plan to ensure accuracy in level of care
Partner with Administrator to grow and maintain resident census
Desire for community outreach to grow resident referral source base
Provide timely screening for perspective residents
Monitor and adjust staffing levels to meet the acuity of residents according to budget
Understanding of nursing department's revenue and expense to meet budget
Understand case mix of the Elderly Waiver rate tool and advocate for adjustments when appropriate.
Communicating with Administrator & Scheduler/On boarder to address any care staffing issues
Collaborate with other departments to build a strong leadership team
Ability to assist residents and families with compassionate care
Updating families on any changes in resident care status
Requirements:
5 Years of RN Assisted Living experience
3 years as active DON/ADON
Must be able to occasionally fill in when needed. Which may be a night, afternoon or weekend shift. On-call.
Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Must be able to work as a team member and maintain a positive demeanor
Must possess good listening, verbal and written communication skills
Positive work attitude
Qualifications:
Graduate from approved Registered Nurse (RN) program
Possess a valid Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license
LALD (Licensed Assisted Living Director) or willing to obtain is a plus
Benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Free meals
401k
Medical
Dental
Vision
Comfortable, home atmosphere
An AWESOME supportive team