Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

About the role

Brookdale Carriage Club is a senior living community supporting residents through Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, and Long Term Care, with a total of over 400 residents. We are seeking an experienced RN with Infection Prevention certification to join our amazing team.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director, Clinical Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains systems and established policy and procedures.
• Affirms the comprehensive nursing needs of each resident using acceptable long-term care assessment software tools and according to state and federal time frames.
• Carefully coordinates care plans for each resident.
• Oversees the day-to-day care of each resident to ensure care plans are followed.
• Works with other team members to establish appropriate level of care in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement levels.
• Ensures comprehensive and accurate documentation by nursing service/direct personnel.
• Makes sure the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program is implemented.
• Plans, conducts educational programs based on prevention, trends, and outcomes.
• Prepares reports and presentations for Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee, which should include Antibiotic Stewardship activities.
• Investigates and reports outbreaks of infection and implements infection prevention interventions.
• Aids in the implementation of policy and procedures to support optimal associate compliance, infection prevention, and resident safety in adherence to OSHA regulations and infection control standards.
• Aids in developing and implementing a Clinical Services organizational structure.
• Determines staffing needs; recruits, selects, and orients nursing/direct care personnel.
• Leads programs for staff development.
• Reviews complaints and grievances filed by personnel and/or residents.
• Reports and investigates all allegations of abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
• Aids in the coordination of ancillary services.
• Collects, coordinates, and submits MDS data to the state.
• Monitors medication and treatment schedules; works with attending physicians; and provides direct care when required.
• Participates in maintaining the policy and procedures that govern the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Services Department.
• Possesses knowledge of state, federal, and OSHA regulations, and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Ensures staff compliance with regulations.
• Implements safe practices in accordance with state, federal, and OSHA regulations for resident safety, and ensures that policies and procedures in regards to resident safety are followed by staff and by residents.
• Makes sure supply and equipment needs and budget are monitored.
• Makes sure Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements are monitored.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Valid and current state (RN) license, issued by appropriate state licensing agency.