Director, Clinical Services - RN
Company: Brookdale Westlake Village
Location: Westlake
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Details:Join the Brookdale Westlake Village team today!We
are a 350 unit continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, which
means we have Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and
Skilled Nursing all on one campus. We are situated on 23 acres of
sprawling beautiful property with a standalone memory care
surrounded by water.Convenient transportation on the bus-line with
a pick up and drop off location directly across the street.Monthly
Associate EngagementJeans Day Fridays!Overview:RN - Director of
Nursing opportunity at our beautiful Westlake Village Skilled
Nursing Community!Named a Best Nursing Home 2024 by U.S. News &
World ReportMonday-Friday, rotating on-call one
week/month.Experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-term and Short-term
Care preferred.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's
Greatest Workplaces for DiversityMake 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.
Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition
ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of
Associate DiscountsThis is an incentive based position, which may
include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.Veterans,
transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses
are encouraged to apply.Please note, Brookdale is committed to
complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding
mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.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.Responsibilities:Plans, organizes,
develops, and directs the overall operations of the Clinical
Services Department in accordance with federal, state and local
standards. Responsible and accountable for maintaining the highest
degree of quality care at all times.Directs, coordinates, and
monitors nursing care delivery to assure safe, effective, and
appropriate care. Ensures residents' rights are maintained at all
times.Oversees the assessment of comprehensive nursing needs of
each resident using acceptable long term care assessment tools and
according to state and federal time frames. Oversees the
coordination of care plans for each resident.Works with other team
members to monitor day to day care levels of residents for quality
assurance and to verify appropriate levels of care are established
according to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement levels.Maintains care
plans for each resident; monitors medication and treatment
schedules; works with attending physicians to ensure care plans are
followed; and provides direct care when required.Establishes and
implements Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program for
improved resident care, and quality of life programs according to
company policies and as required by federal
regulations.Participates in Community Surveys completed by
authorized government agencies. Monitors the community Quality
Indicators and survey reports. Assists with the development of
Success Plans of identified areas of opportunity.Develops and
implements a Clinical Services organizational structure. Determines
staffing needs; recruits, selects, hires, and orients nursing
staff/direct care personnel. Assists the Human Resource Director
and Health Care Administrator with recruitment and selection of
Clinical Services Associates. Completes associate performance
evaluations and disciplinary action as needed. Delegates authority
to supervisory/lead staff.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.Coordinates ancillary
services.Oversees the coordination of MDS to ensure timeliness of
submissions.Maintains the policy and procedures that govern
day-to-day functions in the Clinical Services Department. Develops,
implements, and ensures nursing standards and department operation
standards meet or exceed federal and state regulatory requirements.
Plans, develops, and implements the Clinical Systems in accordance
with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern long
term care.Assists in preparing the nursing departments budget;
prepares monthly variance report; monitors equipment and supplies.
Maintains Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements according to established
categories.Plans, develops, and implements safe practices for
resident safety in accordance with state, federal, and OSHA
regulations, and ensures that policies and procedures in regards to
resident safety are followed by staff and by residents. Develops
and implements safety standards and regulations for equipment,
supplies, and resident care rooms.Assists the Quality Improvement
Nurse in establishing infection control and immunization processes,
and in developing and delivering training programs to meet
continuing education requirements.Serves on and attends various
committees of the community as appointed by the Health Care
Administrator. Evaluates and implements recommendations from the
various committees pertaining to Clinical Services.Oversees,
manages and delegates all roles and responsibilities of the
Assistant Director of Clinical Services and the Quality Improvement
Nurse, Clinical Services.Completes other duties 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.Qualifications:Education and ExperienceNursing Degree
from an accredited college or university; must possess a minimum of
three to five years related supervisory experience; or equivalent
combination of education and experience including one year of
management experience. Long term care experience
preferred.Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special
RequirementsMust have valid and current state (RN) license, issued
by appropriate state licensing agency. Must be CPR
certified.Management/Decision MakingApplies 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 SkillsPossesses 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. Effective written and oral communication
skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability
to maintain privacy and confidentiality with regard to patient and
staff information. Possesses basic level computer skills including
Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to create and maintain an
atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis and a
calm environment.Physical Demands and Working
ConditionsStandingWalkingSittingUse hands and fingers to handle or
feelReach with hands and armsStoop, kneel, crouch crawlTalk or
hearAbility to lift: up to 25 poundsVisionRequires interaction with
co-workers, residents or vendorsOccasional weekend, evening or
night work if needed to ensure shift coverageOn-Call on an as
needed basisPossible exposure to communicable diseases and
infectionsPotential injury from transferring, repositioning, or
lifting residentsExposure to latexPossible exposure to blood-borne
pathogensPossible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious,
or biological hazardsRequires Travel: OccasionallyBrookdale is an
equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Salary Range
Information: $91,500 - $116,555 / yearby Jobble
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