Assistant Director of Health Services - RN (Assisted Living)
The Assistant Director of Health Services - RN at Confidential Client is a full-time nursing leadership role responsible for assessing and coordinating health services for senior residents in an assisted living community. The position involves maintaining clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with Minnesota regulations, collaborating with clients and healthcare providers, and supporting care planning and emergency preparedness to promote residents' health and well-being.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring in Saint Paul, MN for an Assistant Director of Health Services (RN) to support Assisted Living operations. This role supports clinical care, documentation, care coordination, and compliance with Minnesota Assisted Living regulations. Strong candidates hold an active MN RN license, clinical assessment experience, and a collaborative approach to resident-centered care.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain up-to-date assessments and clinical documentation for residents using the facility’s electronic documentation system.
- Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments per Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and the Nurse Practice Act (admission, within 14 days, every 90 days, and when health status changes).
- Implement and review individual service agreements; update at least annually or when needs change.
- Develop and maintain individualized emergency plans and support Advance Care Planning (including POLST form handling).
- Coordinate resident health services with internal staff and external providers; ensure physician orders are signed and implemented per regulation.
- Communicate changes in resident condition to providers and responsible parties; participate in care conferences as needed.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director, Director of Health Services, regional clinical staff, triage nurse, and resident assistants to support quality care delivery.
- Support resident placement decisions, funding coordination, and family education.
Required Qualifications
- Vocational/technical nursing training OR Associate Degree in Nursing.
- 1–3 years of clinical nursing experience (assisted living, home care, or similar preferred).
- Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
- Strong documentation, assessment, and communication skills.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- 3–5 years nursing experience.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience in long-term care, home care, or assisted living.
- Familiarity with Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and POLST processes.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $41.59 - $60.07 per hour (range provided by Confidential Client).
- Estimated annual pay (based on posted data): approximately $80,294 per year (estimate).
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision; life, short- and long-term disability; PTO and Sick & Safe Time; tuition reimbursement; retirement options; early access to earned wages; and RN student loan repayment (where applicable).
- Pay offered will consider experience, qualifications, and internal equity; sign-on bonus programs (if applicable) follow the client’s current policy.
Why Join
- Work in an established senior living community focused on resident-centered care.
- Opportunity for clinical leadership at the entry-to-mid leadership level with mentorship from regional clinical staff.
- Meaningful work supporting older adults across Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Legal & Compliance Notes
- This position is based in Saint Paul, MN and follows Minnesota employment and healthcare regulations.
- Applicants must have or be able to obtain required licensure and certifications for Minnesota.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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