Director of Health Services RN

Vernon Terrace of Edina is a vibrant senior living community conveniently located near public transportation and just minutes from St. Louis Park, Hopkins, and Southwest Minneapolis. Our community offers elegant amenities and a welcoming environment where residents and team members truly feel at home.

We provide a full continuum of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care across 142 units. At Vernon Terrace, you’ll find more than a workplace—you’ll find a second family. Our residents are warm and engaging, and our team is known for strong collaboration, mutual support, and celebrating successes together.

We are proud to be part of Ebenezer, whose mission is to heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.

Nursing Position Overview

The Director of Health Services (DHS) RN provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services within the community. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance and clinical excellence.  The DHS oversees 24/7 nursing operations and leads a team of approximately 25 staff members, including an Assistant DHS, an RN, and Resident Assistants.

Full-time, salaried position, offers generous benefits including RN student loan repayment 

Key Responsibilities

Resident-Centered Care

• Lead the development and implementation of individualized care plans that support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
• Ensure integration of Honoring Choices (POLST) and adherence to the Resident Bill of Rights
• Promote resident and family engagement in care planning and ensure proper documentation

Clinical & Regulatory Compliance

• Plan, direct, and implement a comprehensive health services program
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (MN Board of Nursing, Home Care Licensure, HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, Medicaid)
• Collaborate with Ebenezer leadership to develop policies aligned with best practices
• Monitor clinical outcomes, analyze trends, and implement improvements

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership and oversight to the nursing department
• Foster a strong, team-oriented culture where staff collaborate to solve challenges and celebrate successes
• Support professional development and hold leaders accountable to performance expectations
• Ensure appropriate staffing models and efficient use of resources
• Oversee onboarding, training, and ongoing staff development programs

Operations & Financial Management

• Partner in budget development and monitor financial performance
• Prepare and analyze reports related to staffing, quality, and outcomes
• Ensure efficient and compliant medication administration and care delivery

Care Coordination

• Ensure timely completion of assessments and care plan updates
• Coordinate communication across departments (dietary, billing, etc.)
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and community resources to support continuity of care
• Ensure necessary resources (equipment, medications, supplies) are available

Quality & Engagement

• Champion a culture of service excellence through coaching and role modeling
• Monitor employee engagement and drive initiatives to enhance satisfaction and retention
• Collaborate with leadership on customer feedback systems and service improvements

Community & Growth

• Partner with the marketing team to support occupancy and outreach efforts
• Participate in community engagement, referral development, and family consultations

Required Qualifications

• Vocational School or Training or Associate Degree
• 1 year
• Registered Nurse with the MN Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN) Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years

What Makes This Role Unique

• Lead a highly collaborative and supportive team environment
• Join a community where staff truly act as a second family
• Work in a full continuum campus with diverse clinical complexity
• Opportunity to shape culture, quality, and outcomes in a well-established community

Why Ebenezer

Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior living operator, offering:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Leadership development opportunities
• A mission-driven culture focused on meaningful impact
• Support from a strong, experienced corporate clinical team

$99,236.80- $140,108.80 Annual

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time,tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.