RN Area Nurse Manager - Dallas | $2500 Sign-On

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Brentwood, TN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Brookdale is hiring an RN Area Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership and support for 10 Assisted Living and Memory Care communities in the Dallas, Texas district. This is not a remote position. The role requires frequent travel among communities and residence in the Dallas area. The manager supports the District Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) in healthcare operations, helps ensure resident needs are met in compliance with applicable regulations and Brookdale standards, and provides coverage, training, auditing, and other support to promote clinical excellence. On-call availability is required. The position provides clinical guidance to community leaders and staff, supports regulatory compliance and quality improvement, facilitates RN delegations, and may fill in for Health & Wellness Directors (HWDs) during absences or vacancies. The role also supports clinical investigations, special projects, documentation, assessments where applicable, and district clinical operations when the DDCS is unavailable. The position requires an associate’s degree in nursing, health education, or a related field, or a Diploma RN; at least two years of direct nursing experience with older adults; an active RN license; a valid driver’s license; and access to a private vehicle for business use. Strong clinical leadership and RN delegation experience, knowledge of Texas Assisted Living and Memory Care regulations, and the ability to coach and develop clinical leaders are highlighted in the posting. Brookdale offers benefits that vary by employment status, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and professional development. Full-time associates in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. The posting lists a $2,500 sign-on incentive in the title but does not provide a base salary range.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing, health education, or a related field, or Diploma RN.
Two or more years of direct nursing experience with older adults.
Current RN license issued by the appropriate state licensing agency.
Valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use.
Active RN license.
Strong clinical leadership experience in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care.
RN delegation experience.
Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing clinical leaders.
Knowledge of Texas Assisted Living and Memory Care regulations.
Must reside in the Dallas area.
Flexible and willing to travel daily between communities throughout the Dallas district.
On-call availability required.
Basic typing skills and working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups; communicate effectively in English; and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Multi-site leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Travel throughout the assigned district weekly to communities as directed by the DDCS.
Fill in as HWD in assigned communities when an HWD is on leave, on extended vacation, or the position is vacant.
Provide clinical support and guidance to communities with regulatory deficiencies.
Audit clinical compliance and partner with other leaders to develop and implement action plans.
Conduct root cause analysis and provide hands-on support to ensure clinical outcomes and key clinical areas meet standards, including service plans, orders, PCC compliance, MAR clarification, weights, and skin care; support ongoing compliance after cleanup as needed.
Lead training for district or individual-community clinical initiatives and roll-outs as assigned by the DDCS.
Coordinate and sign resident assessments in some states, including comprehensive assessments and interviews when applicable.
Facilitate RN delegations for medications and care in accordance with state regulations.
Participate in division, district, and community meetings.
Train, coach, and guide clinical leaders and frontline staff.
Participate in clinical training and compliance audits, including Med Tech/QMAP/Med. Aide training and competency evaluations.
Assist the DDCS with clinical Quality Assurance site visits as needed.
Provide the DDCS with insight into community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and provide regular reports when requested.
Support clinical investigations and participate in disciplinary actions as needed.
Support special projects assigned by the DDCS.
Provide district clinical support when the DDCS is unavailable, including responding to questions and supporting move-in/move-out discussions.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Brookdale policies and procedures and federal and state requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of and adhere to company policies, procedures, and Clinical Systems.
Use the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—in accordance with state nursing regulations.
Partner with operations leaders to support resident care and clinical outcomes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional voluntary benefits for eligible full-time associates, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Annual bonus incentive eligibility for full-time associates in this role.
Professional development and ongoing programs supporting health and wellness.
Brookdale may advance naturalization application fees of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates employed for at least one year.