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Description Position at Lifespark Birchwood Health Care Center,a Lifespark Skilled Nursing Community, is looking for a Assistant Director of Health Servicesto join our growing team. Birchwood Health Care Centeris home to seniors requiring TCU (Transitional Care Unit) Care and Long-Term Care. We are in Forest Lake, near North Shore Dr and Forest Lake. We have been helping seniorsAge Magnificentlysince 1979 and are part of Senior Care Communities, a local non-profit supporting seniors. Location:604 NE First Street, Forest Lake MN 55025 Schedule Available:Full-time Contact a Lifespark recruiter: Are you compassionate towards others? Are you passionate about enriching the lives of others? If so, we want you to join our team and help seniors Age Magnificently! Our AssistantDirector of Health Servicesbecomesfamily andimpactsthe lives of our residents who live in aLifesparkSenior LivingCommunity. In this position,you willberesponsibleforresponsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to residents andis responsible fordaily clinical operations.Duties include: Oversees the nursing staff for the provision of quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards. Schedules and/or performs rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care. Maintains administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care, medications, and treatments. Assists with hiring nursing staff, oversees the provision of orientation and training, and retains qualified staff to carry out nursing services. Reviews employee performance and conducts periodic performance appraisals in a timely manner. Assists with developing and implementing the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and patient population. Review and adhere to departmental budget. Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Nursing Services to build relationships with internal and external prospects, customers, families, and care providers. Evaluate current and potential residents and clients to determine and maintain facility's ability to provide the appropriate level of care. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Valid state licensure as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of two years management or supervisory experience in long-term or acute care is preferred. Restorative or geriatric nursing experience is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, resident's families and employees. Must possess proficient computer skills, including email use. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry. Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Benefits: Annual reviewswith wage increases Paidtime off&paid holidays Medical, dental, vision benefits 401k+ company match EmployeeReferral bonuses Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan forgiveness Flexible scheduling Careerdevelopment It has been and will continue to be our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the Employer's premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #SLAG1