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Clinical Director, RN

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Ecumen

Apple Valley, Minnesota

Eligibility
Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing
Shift
Days

Posted Aug 18

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What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Assisted Living
Accepts
RN
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Experience
3+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Inside the MN staff range

MN staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $54/hr, across 587 postings.

About this role

The Clinical Director is responsible for managing the clinical department and ensures that resident needs are met, and care delivery expectations are achieved. This position is responsible for the management and supervision of all licensed nurses and unlicensed direct care team members. This position is also responsible for ensuring departmental compliance, high quality resident care, facility compliance with state and federal regulations, and professional standards of practice.

About Us

Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley consists of 106 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 28 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services.

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Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Opportunity Details

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • Day Hours
  • Leadership on duty weekend rotation
  • Paid holidays off
  • On-Call rotation

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $107,000 to $115,000 annually. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/ (https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/).

Essential Job

Responsibilities

Leads and manages the clinical team, creating a culture that promotes team member engagement, development, and belonging. Oversees and assists with new hire onboarding, ongoing training, competency evaluations, performance management, and CEU verification for the clinical team. Delegates tasks and monitors compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Implements Ecumen policies and standard operating procedures, ensures departmental compliance, and prepares the team for survey. Ensures resident plans of care are person-centered and up to date. Engages with residents and families to identify methods to enhance quality and satisfaction.

Monitors resident records to ensure quality outcomes, consistency, and continuity of service delivery. Identifies, investigates, and promptly reports resident, team member, or facility concerns to the appropriate internal partners and external regulatory bodies. Collaborates with the clinical team and Senior Living Consultant(s) to facilitate resident admissions.

Promotes utilization of supportive services including DME, hospice, and home care to support resident needs. Works with internal and external partners to ensure emergency procedures are in place and the clinical department is prepared to respond. Reacts appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills, emerging infectious diseases, and other emergency situations.

Manages clinical department expenses and assists in preparing the annual budget to ensure adequate staffing levels and clinical resources. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Local Travel Required

Minimum Required

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Nursing Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state in which working and must maintain Three years of related nursing experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements Proficient use of electronic health records systems, software programs, and Microsoft Office Suite Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Active, unencumbered MN Licensed Assisted Living Director, or ability to obtain in 12 months 5 years senior care experience 3 years nursing leadership experience Licenses & Certifications Required Registered Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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Requirements

  • Local Travel Required
  • Minimum Required
  • Associate’s Degree in Nursing
  • Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state in which working and must maintain
  • Three years of related nursing experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
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  • Knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements
  • Proficient use of electronic health records systems, software programs, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
  • Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
  • Active, unencumbered MN Licensed Assisted Living Director, or ability to obtain in 12 months
  • 5 years senior care experience
  • 3 years nursing leadership experience
  • Required
  • Registered Nurse

Place

City
Apple Valley, Minnesota
State price level
1% below the national average

Minnesota index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.

A growing southern Twin Cities suburb blending residential calm with accessible outdoor recreation, Apple Valley sits near the Minnesota Zoo and a chain of lakes. Nurses relocating here find family-friendly neighborhoods, regional parks, and a manageable commute into Minneapolis–St. Paul for nightlife, dining, and major medical centers.

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