Director of Nursing

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of the Clinical Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, and is accountable for maintaining the highest degree of quality care. The role oversees nursing care delivery, resident assessments and care plans, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, staffing, ancillary services, and department operations. It also supports budgeting, safety, infection control, and staff training, and provides direct care when required. The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, a current state RN license, and CPR certification. Candidates must have three to five years of related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that includes one year of management experience. Long-term care experience is preferred. The role involves occasional weekend, evening, or night work to ensure shift coverage, on-call duties as needed, occasional travel, and possible exposure to communicable diseases and other workplace hazards.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of three to five years of related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience including one year of management experience.
Valid and current state RN license issued by the appropriate state licensing agency.
CPR certification.
Extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment; 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 of patient and staff information.
Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to create and maintain a warm, personally attentive, positive, and calm environment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with the hands and fingers, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and vision.
Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights if needed for shift coverage and to be on call as needed.
Ability to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Long-term-care experience.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and monitor nursing care delivery to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate care and maintain residents’ rights.
Oversee comprehensive nursing-needs assessments using accepted long-term-care assessment tools and required state and federal timelines; coordinate resident care plans.
Work with team members to monitor daily resident care quality and confirm appropriate levels of care for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
Maintain resident care plans, monitor medication and treatment schedules, coordinate with attending physicians, and provide direct care when required.
Establish and implement the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program and quality-of-life programs in accordance with company policies and federal requirements.
Participate in government community surveys, monitor quality indicators and survey reports, and help develop Success Plans for identified opportunities.
Develop the Clinical Services organizational structure; determine staffing needs; recruit, select, hire, and orient nursing and direct-care personnel; assist with associate recruitment and selection; complete performance evaluations and disciplinary actions; and delegate authority to supervisory and lead staff.
Review personnel and resident complaints and grievances; report and investigate allegations of abuse or misappropriation of resident property; and report suspected or known violations involving disclosure of protected health information.
Coordinate ancillary services.
Oversee coordination of MDS to ensure timely submissions.
Maintain department policies and procedures; develop and implement nursing and operational standards that meet or exceed regulatory requirements; and ensure Clinical Systems comply with applicable long-term-care rules and guidelines.
Assist with the nursing department budget, prepare monthly variance reports, monitor equipment and supplies, and maintain Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements according to established categories.
Plan and implement resident-safety practices in accordance with state, federal, and OSHA regulations, ensure safety procedures are followed, and develop safety standards for equipment, supplies, and resident-care rooms.
Assist the Quality Improvement Nurse with infection-control and immunization processes and the development and delivery of training to meet continuing-education requirements.
Attend and serve on community committees as appointed by the Health Care Administrator and evaluate and implement committee recommendations related to Clinical Services.
Oversee, manage, and delegate the roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Clinical Services and the Quality Improvement Nurse, Clinical Services.
Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility varies by employment status).
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional ID theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for full-time associates.
Paid holidays for full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
Annual bonus incentive eligibility for full-time associates in the role.
Qualified associates employed for at least a year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.