Director of Nursing - RN
Company: Brookdale Senior Living
Location: Cary
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview Signing Bonus of up to $5000 Available Make Lives
Better Including Your Own. Relationships and integrity are the
heart of our culture. They help us create a welcoming and inclusive
community among our residents, associates and patients that feels
like family. They guide us to be open in our communication with
each other, and enable us to make the right decisions for the
people who have entrusted us with their care. Our relationships and
integrity work together to create a positive impact in the lives of
the people we touch.The happiness of those we serve is dependent on
the happiness of our associates, so you'll receive a competitive
compensation and benefits package with additional perks designed to
make you smile. The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding.
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 -
physical, mental, emotional, and financial. Most of all, we believe
you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of
something bigger than yourself.If you want to work in an
environment where you can become your best possible self, join
us!Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and
military spouses are encouraged to apply.We believe that in order
to best serve our residents and patients, we need to first serve
our associates. One way we do that is through our benefits. Our
offerings include, but are not limited to: Full-time and part-time
associate benefits: - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - Benefit plan
package - Pre-tax Commuter Benefit - Associate Compassion Fund -
Associate Discounts - Identity theft protection - Pet savings and
insurance plans - Voluntary benefits available Full-time associate
benefits: - Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental,
vision, flexible spending account, health savings account and more.
- Paid Time Off - Adoption Benefit - Tuition Reimbursement -
Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and
dismemberment (AD) - Voluntary STD and LTDThis is an incentive
based position, which may include bonuses, incentive, or commission
plans.Please note, Brookdale has adopted a policy requiring all
associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to
limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held
religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and
regulations.ResponsibilitiesManages the day-to-day clinical
services of the community to ensure residents' healthcare needs are
met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and
ensures quality care as residents' healthcare needs change.
Supervises and provides leadership, as well as coaching, to
licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community.
The HWD level for each community is determined based on the total
complexity of the role. Complexity criteria include, but are not
limited to, factors such as size, type of product lines, medication
management regulations, 90-day assessment requirements, multiple
licensure requirements, state regulatory complexity, and skilled
services requiring an RN.+ Responsible for the direct supervision
of community-based licensed, certified, and non-certified clinical
associates.+ Assigns and directs work of subordinates; appraises
performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses
complaints and resolves problems.+ Provides training and education
to caregivers on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services and
situation-specific training.+ Supervises the maintenance of
resident charts and reviews documentation performed by caregiving
staff.+ As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act,
assesses health, oversees medication administration, oversees
functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates
individualized service plans, proactively manages care and services
for each resident, evaluates effectiveness and maximizes the
resident's opportunity to remain in their environment.+ Manages the
health care of residents, including the dissemination of
information to families and associates. Ensures that family members
are aware of the resident's need for scheduled appointments.+
Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new
residents. Assures that required documentation is completed prior
to or upon resident admission, including nursing assessments,
service plans, and other assigned forms. Updates assessments as
required by policy and as described or allowed in Nurse Practice
Act or other state regulation.+ Performs on-site evaluations of
residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment,
and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of
returning resident to Brookdale.+ Evaluates residents, documents
changes in condition, and notifies Executive Director, resident's
physician, and resident's legally responsible party/family of
resident's condition and reactions.+ Communicates with physicians
regarding residents' status and condition changes. Ensures
residents are prepared for physician appointments and visits.+
Facilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home
health care, hospice services, and other third party
healthcare-related services.+ Participates in or leads meetings
relevant to resident care issues, such as Service Plan meetings,
involving appropriate parties as needed.+ Ensures in-house
ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits,
dental visits, psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are
scheduled and followed through.+ Participates in department quality
improvement activities.+ Assists in keeping the environment safe
for associates to reduce the occurrence of Workers' Compensation
claims by appropriately evaluating resident transfer and mobility
needs and involving therapy services as indicated.+ Shares on-call
and manager on duty responsibilities/shifts as required.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.QualificationsEducation
and Experience+ Education as required to obtain state nursing
license (LPN/LVN or RN).+ Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Clinical leadership experience preferred.+ Working knowledge of
basic technology and electronic documentation.+ Skilled nursing
experience may be required.Certifications, Licenses, and Other
Special RequirementsState nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN). Must
have valid driver's license.Management/Decision MakingApplies
existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within
a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve complex
problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness, or a
combination of these.Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive
knowledge of a distinct skill or function and desire to understand
the culture and work environment.Physical Demands and Working
Conditions+ Standing+ Walking+ Sitting+ Use hands and fingers to
handle or feel+ Reach with hands and arms+ Climb or balance+ Stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl+ Talk or hear+ Taste or smell+ Ability to
lift: up to 50 pounds+ Vision+ Requires interaction with
co-workers, residents or vendors+ Occasional weekend, evening or
night work if needed to ensure shift coverage+ On-Call on an as
needed basis+ Possible exposure to communicable diseases and
infections+ Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or
lifting residents+ Exposure to latex+ Possible exposure to
blood-borne pathogens+ Possible exposure to various drugs,
chemical, infectious, or biological hazards+ Subject to injury from
falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment+ Requires Travel:
Occasionally+ Requires Driving: Drives self (Tier 2)Brookdale is an
equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Job
LocationsUS-NC-CaryCategory Healthcare Sub-Category Clinical
Leadership Position Type Regular Full-Time ID 2022-163703 Location
: NameBrookdale CaryLocation : Address7870 Chapel Hill RdLocation :
LocationUS-NC-Cary
Keywords: Brookdale Senior Living, Cary , Director of Nursing - RN, Healthcare , Cary, North Carolina
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