Area Nurse Manager

Responsibilities

• Supports the District Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) in managing the healthcare operations of the communities in an assigned district.
• Ensures residents’ healthcare needs are met in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as Brookdale standards.
• Travels within the district as assigned to support management vacancy, training, auditing and any other area identified to ensure clinical excellence and meet state requirements.
• Fills the role of HWD in assigned communities when an HWD is on leave, extended vacation or the position is vacant.
• Provides clinical support and guidance for communities with regulatory deficiencies.
• Audits community clinical compliance and partners with other leaders to design and implement action plans as needed.
• Provides root cause analysis and hands-on support to ensure clinical outcomes meet standards and key areas are current, which may include: service plans, orders, PCC compliance, MAR clarification, weights, skins, etc.
• Ensures compliance post-cleanup as needed.
• Supports clinical initiatives and roll-outs by leading training for the district and/or individual communities as assigned by DDCS.
• Participates in a variety of meetings with the division, district and individual communities.
• Provides training, coaching and guidance to clinical leaders and front-line staff.
• Participates in clinical training and audits compliance; including facilitating Med Tech/QMAP/Med. Aide training and competency evaluations.
• May assist DDCS in clinical Quality Assurance (QA) site visits.
• Provides insight to DDCS on overall assessment of community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).
• May be asked to provide regular reports.
• Supports DDCS with special projects as assigned.
• Provides district clinical support when DDCS is unavailable which may include responding to questions, support move in/out discussions etc.
• Ensures proper and timely documentation in accordance with Brookdale policies and procedures and federal and state requirements.
• Maintains a working knowledge of and adheres to company policies, procedures and Clinical Systems.
• Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge in accordance with state nursing regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing, health education or related field or Diploma RN.
• Two or more years of direct nursing experience with older adults.
• Current nurse (RN) license, issued by appropriate state licensing agency.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use.