Assistant Director of Nursing

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director, Clinical Services with planning, organizing, developing, and directing day-to-day Clinical Services operations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards. The role helps maintain established systems, policies, and procedures and supports resident care, regulatory compliance, staffing, clinical education, and departmental operations at Brookdale Santa Catalina. Skilled nursing experience is required. The position may involve occasional weekend, evening, or night work to ensure shift coverage, on-call duties as needed, and occasional travel.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid and current state Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the appropriate state licensing agency.
Skilled nursing experience.
Ability to apply guidelines and procedures to make varied departmental decisions and use sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems.
Extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment; working knowledge of a functional discipline.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or company employees.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the stated physical and working conditions, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience is preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assess each resident’s comprehensive nursing needs using appropriate long-term care assessment tools and regulatory timelines; coordinate care plans and oversee day-to-day care to ensure plans are followed.
Work with team members to establish appropriate levels of care in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement levels.
Assist the Director, Clinical Services in ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation by nursing and direct-care personnel.
Monitor, manage, and educate staff on assigned clinical systems, programs, and processes, and implement them in accordance with applicable long-term care rules and guidelines.
Monitor community Quality Indicators and survey reports; recommend success-planning actions and conduct or schedule in-service clinical skills and required-topic training.
Assist in developing and implementing the Clinical Services organizational structure and determining staffing needs; recruit, select, orient, and develop nursing and direct-care personnel; create work assignments and schedules and delegate authority to supervisory or lead staff.
Review personnel and resident complaints and grievances; report and investigate allegations of abuse or misappropriation of resident property; report suspected or known disclosures of protected health information violations.
Assist with coordinating ancillary services.
Collect, coordinate, and submit MDS data to the state.
Monitor medication and treatment schedules, work with attending physicians, and provide direct care when required.
Help maintain Clinical Services policies and procedures; apply knowledge of state, federal, and OSHA regulations, implement compliant procedures, and ensure staff compliance.
Help develop and implement safety standards and regulations for equipment, supplies, and resident-care rooms; promote safe practices and ensure resident-safety policies are followed.
Monitor supply and equipment needs and budgets, as well as Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California
Optional identity theft protection and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company-provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement
Advance of naturalization application fees up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with the company for at least one year
Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs
Health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans, with availability varying by employment status