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Come join our awesome team as Director of Nursing at Elder Homestead. We are offering a generous sign on bonus of $5,000 (To be paid out quarterly)! Elder Homestead is part of Volunteers of America National Services, serving as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization and is a welcoming senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care with 51 apartments. We are located in Minnetonka, MN, a beautiful suburban city known for its lovely Lake Minnetonka and is home to several highly performing public schools. The value of our employees is indescribable. They make our residents feel protected and cared for at home with their unwavering kindness and shining attitudes. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan so they know that we support them and their lives, inside and outside of work! The Director of Healthcare Services provides direction, coordination, supervision and implementation of professional and supportive services to residents/clients using nursing theory and process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. The Director of Healthcare Services assures the residents/clients are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence. Perform initial and ongoing assessment of physical & psychosocial needs, coordinate with other departments, agencies and care providers as needed. Director of Nursing/AL Job Highlights: Employer/Employee Benefits: * Medical, Dental and Vision insurance * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Flexible Saving Account (FSA) * 403(b) - with discretionary contribution * Paid Vacation/Sick Time Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees: * Scholarships * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Wellness program * Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional) * Short term disability * Loan program * Ministry Program About the job: Assist in the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, well-being, engagement, and growth. The warm and caring atmosphere of our communities is created by nurses, environmental specialists, certified nursing assistants and other team members who love to help older adults feel healthy and at home. When you join our team of exceptional professionals, we'll trust you to do your best each day, and to show compassion and caring for our residents and your fellow team members. You'll be rewarded with a generous array of industry-leading benefits and workplace considerations. Required Qualifications: * Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing program with a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment. * Current license as a RN in the state(s) of practice. * Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, with a combination of long-term care dementia care or acute care. Home care experience preferred. * Previous supervisory/management experience in a health care setting. * CPR certified. * Knowledge of Home Health regulatory and reimbursement requirements. Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. * Coordinate services to meet resident needs from the time of the new referral through the initial at home intake visit. * Performs client assessments based on agency standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate home care services. * Manages/supervises a team of RNs, LPN's, Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Aides to provide effective and quality home care services. * Provides training, supervision and monitoring of staff in the administration of medications, to include frequently auditing medication sheets. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the k owledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. #LI-NM1