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If youre an RN who cares deeply about quality safety and resident outcomes this is the kind of community that lets you practice nursing the right way.

• Short-stay rehospitalizations below state & national averages

• Major-injury falls below the national average

• Residents discharged at or above expected self-care ability - higher than national average

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical Dental Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.

Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Assists the Director Clinical Services in planning organizing developing and directing the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Services department in accordance with current federal state and local standards. Assists in maintaining systems and established policy and procedures.

1. Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of each resident using acceptable long-term care assessment software tools and according to state and federal time frames. Coordinates care plans for each resident. Oversees the day to day care of each resident to ensure care plans are followed.
2. Works with other team members to establish appropriate level of care in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement levels.
3. Assists the Director Clinical Services in ensuring comprehensive and accurate documentation by nursing service/direct personnel.
4. Monitors manages and provides education on Clinical Systems programs and processes as assigned by the Director Clinical Services. Implements Clinical Systems and programs in accordance with current rules regulations and guidelines that govern long term care.
5. Monitors the community Quality Indicators and survey reports and provides the Director Clinical Services recommendations for Success Planning to include conducting and scheduling in-servicetraining classes that provide instruction of clinical skills and required education topics.
6. Assists in developing and implementing a Clinical Services organizational structure. Assists in determining staffing needs; recruits selects and orients nursing/direct care personnel. Leads programs for staff development. Develops work assignments schedules duty hours and delegates authority to supervisory/lead staff.
7. Reviews complaints and grievances filed by personnel and/or residents. Reports and investigates all allegations of abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property. Reports suspected or known violations of disclosure of resident protected health information.
8. Assists with the coordination of ancillary services.
9. Collects coordinates and submits MDS data to the state.
10. Monitors medication and treatment schedules; works with attending physicians; and provides direct care when required.
11. Participates in maintaining the policy and procedures that govern the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Services Department. Possesses knowledge of state federal and OSHA regulations and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines. Ensures staff compliance with regulations.
12. Participates in developing and implementing safety standards and regulations for equipment supplies and resident care rooms. Implements safe practices in accordance with state federal and OSHA regulations for resident safety and ensures that policies and procedures in regards to resident safety are followed by staff and by residents.
13. Monitors supply and equipment needs and budget. Monitors Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements.
14. Completes other duties as assigned.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience
Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Long term care experience preferred.

Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
Must have valid and current state (RN) license issued by appropriate state licensing agency.

Management/Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent example reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the company.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Potential injury from transferring repositioning or lifting residents
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs chemical infectious or biological hazards
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.