RN - Internal Travel DON - Assisted Living. CO, WA, ID

Overview

We're looking for an experienced RN DON to float and cover vacant DON positions in our AL/MC communities in WA. The focus will be on WA state but could possibly travel to other locations.  Position also entails training and onboarding new nurses and acting as the DON of the building while there.

Assisted Living exp a huge plus, but we will train the right person. Leadership exp required as DON or similar level. Candidate needs to live within WA state.

 

Brookdale supports our Community Nurse Leaders through:

• Receive 4 weeks of paid training/orientation before starting in your role with us!  Many online resources, local nurse mentors and ongoing collaborative support to benefit your success.
• Great benefits to select from; Tuition reimbursement to support your clinical expertise and leadership skills development.
• Network of almost 700 communities in 40 states to support you should relocation be in your future.

 

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity  

 

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us!  You’ll 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 applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 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.      

 

 

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day healthcare operations of the community to ensure resident’s healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as resident’s healthcare needs change. Supervises licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community. Strengthens clinical processes within community until a replacement is identified, then supports newly assigned Health and Wellness Director. Travels within the division as assigned to support management vacancy, start up, vacations, etc.

 

Responsible for the direct supervision of community-based licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN, RN), the Med Techs/CMAs (if required by State Regulations) and/or Lead Resident Care Associates. May also supervise Resident Care Coordinators and Supervisor, Resident Care.

Assigns and directs work of subordinates; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Provides training, supervision, and monitoring of associates in the administration of medications as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act, to include auditing of medication administration records.

Provides training and education to resident care associates on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services, and situation-specific training.

Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by care giving staff.

As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individuali