Assistant Director of Nursing; RN

Position: Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)
Job Overview

Ebenezer is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) role who would be responsible for continuity of nursing care by delegating, directing, and monitoring nursing care delivered. Demonstrates management skills through effective problem solving and decision-making, assuring compliance with State and Federal regulations as well as Ebenezer Quality standards. Expert knowledge of Infection prevention information that is shared, audited and sustained at the Ebenezer facilities.

Data collection is continuously applied to improving best practice and quality care delivered to residents.

* 80 hours per two weeks

* Rotating weekends

* Full Benefits

Celebrating 135 years of service, Jones-Harrison Senior Living is conveniently located close to the metro bus stops off Cedar Lake Ave./Drew Ave. S. and Cedar Lake Ave./France Ave. S. in Minneapolis. The Jones-Harrison community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care with a beautiful view of Cedar Lake and pristine grounds. Dedicated employees share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier, more meaningful lives.

Responsibilities

* This role leads, supervises, and delegates nursing functions on assigned units to ensure care is delivered in accordance with each resident's individualized plan of care. The position ensures staff compliance with state and federal regulations, nursing standards of practice, infection control protocols, and quality assurance standards. Responsibilities include monitoring continuity of care through accurate shift reporting, observing and auditing nursing care and documentation, overseeing mealtime support and diet accuracy, and ensuring medications and treatments are administered according to physician orders and organizational policies.

* The role also includes evaluating staff performance, conducting reviews and surveys, coordinating team meetings, and providing leadership during emergencies. Additional duties involve assisting with investigations and follow-up related to incidents, medication errors, and vulnerable adult reports; monitoring care delivery throughout the facility; maintaining accurate care plans; participating in interdisciplinary team meetings; communicating changes in care to families and physicians; and serving as a positive role model while keeping leadership informed of concerns and opportunities for improvement.

* Manage and oversee the facility's infection control program to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance. Maintains and monitors resident and employee infection data within the PCC system, including infections, illnesses, and immunizations, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure data integrity. Partners with the Director of Nursing and Staff Education Nurse to implement Ebenezer policies, procedures, and ongoing education related to infection control and antibiotic stewardship.

* Supports the implementation of infection control systems and processes, conducts audits and data collection, and leads routine infection control rounds to identify deficiencies and corrective actions, reporting findings to the QAPI committee. Ensures timely reporting of infections and required data to regulatory agencies, including MDH and NHSN, and participates in committees such as Legionella/Water management.

* Ensures high-quality, safe nursing care by actively participating in meetings, audits, and quality initiatives. Leads and facilitates QAPI efforts, quality improvement projects, and discussions that impact performance metrics such as the 5-star rating. Regularly reviews CASPER/QM reports and readmission cases to identify and drive improvement opportunities, while supporting the implementation of systems and processes that enhance care outcomes.

* Responsible for preventing and controlling the spread of infection by identifying trends, monitoring for outbreaks, and implementing appropriate care plan interventions. Establishes facility-wide precautions to prevent cross-contamination and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote adherence to infection control practices. Provides ongoing…