RN Area Nurse Manager - Assisted Living

Overview

Area Nurse Manager -RN REQUIRED- provides support to our DON's in the South Carolina and Georgia areas at our assisted living and memory care communities with subject matter expertise in senior care and Brookdale policies and procedures.

 Previous experience within a leadership position as well as having multi-site experience and knowledge of the Assisted Living and Memory Care regulations and functions is strongly preferred.   We would love to bring your teaching, coaching and leadership skills to this exceptional opportunity with Brookdale Senior Living.

 

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Responsibilities

Supports the District Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) in managing the healthcare operations of the communities in an assigned district. Helps ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as Brookdale standards. Travels within the district as assigned to support management vacancy, training, auditing and any other area identified to ensure clinical excellence and meet state requirements.

 

Travels throughout the district weekly to communities as assigned by the DDCS.

Fills the role of HWD in assigned communities when an HWD is on leave, extended vacation or the position is vacant.

Provides clinical support and guidance for communities with regulatory deficiencies.

Audits community clinical compliance and partners with other leaders to design and implement action plans as needed.

Provides root cause analysis and hands on support to ensure clinical outcome are meeting standards and key areas are current, which may include: service plans, orders, PCC compliance, MAR clarification, weights, skins, etc. Ensures compliance post-cleanup as needed.

Supports clinical initiatives and roll-outs by leading training for the district and/or individual communities as assigned by DDCS.

In some states coordinates and signs resident assessments. This may include completing comprehensive assessments including personal interview with the resident and other if the resident due to any impairment needs assist with history, etc.

Facilitates RN Delegations for medications and care per state regulations.

Participates in a variety of meetings with the division, district and individual communities.

Provides training, coaching and guidance to clinical leaders and front line staff.

Participates in clinical training and audits compliance; including facilitating Med Tech/QMAP/Med. Aide training and competency evaluations.

May assist DDCS in clinical Quality Assurance (QA) site visits.

Provides insight to DDCS on overall assessment of community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). May be asked to provide regular reports.

Provides support in clinical investigations and may participate in disciplinary actions.

Supports DDCS with special projects as assigned.

Provide district clinical support when DDCS is unavailable which may include responding to questions, support move in/out discussions etc.

Ensures proper and timely documentation in accordance with Brookdale policies and procedures and federal and state requirements.

Maintains a working knowledge of and adheres to company policies, procedures and Clinical Systems.

Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge in accordance with state nursing regulations.

 

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 their supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceAssociate’s degree in nursing, health education or related field or Diploma RN. Two or more years of direct nursing experience with older adults.

 

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