Director of Skilled Nursing

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About Us

Brookdale is a nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn. We provide:

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leadership in clinical care.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of the Clinical Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining the highest degree of quality care at all times.
• Directs, coordinates, and monitors nursing care delivery to assure safe, effective, and appropriate care.
• Ensures residents' rights are maintained at all times.
• Oversees the assessment of comprehensive nursing needs of each resident using acceptable long-term care assessment tools and according to state and federal time frames.
• Oversees the coordination of care plans for each resident.
• Works with other team members to monitor day-to-day care levels of residents for quality assurance and to verify appropriate levels of care are established according to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement levels.
• Maintains care plans for each resident; monitors medication and treatment schedules; works with attending physicians to ensure care plans are followed; and provides direct care when required.
• Establishes and implements Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program for improved resident care and quality of life programs according to company policies and as required by federal regulations.
• Participates in Community Surveys completed by authorized government agencies. Monitors the community Quality Indicators and survey reports. Assists with the development of Success Plans for identified areas of opportunity.
• Develops and implements a Clinical Services organizational structure. Determines staffing needs; recruits, selects, hires, and orients nursing staff/direct care personnel.
• Assists the Human Resource Director and Health Care Administrator with recruitment and selection of Clinical Services Associates.
• Completes associate performance evaluations and disciplinary action as needed. Delegates authority to supervisory/lead staff.
• Reviews complaints and grievances filed by personnel and/or residents. Reports and investigates all allegations of abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property. Reports suspected or known violations of disclosure of resident protected health information.
• Coordinates ancillary services.
• Oversees the coordination of MDS to ensure timeliness of submissions.
• Maintains the policy and procedures that govern day-to-day functions in the Clinical Services Department. Develops, implements, and ensures nursing standards and department operation standards meet or exceed federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Plans, develops, and implements the Clinical Systems in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern long-term care.
• Assists in preparing the nursing department’s budget; prepares monthly variance report; monitors equipment and supplies. Maintains Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements according to established categories.
• Plans, develops, and implements safe practices for resident safety in accordance with state, federal, and OSHA regulations, and ensures that policies and procedures regarding resident safety are followed by staff and residents.
• Develops and implements safety standards and regulations for equipment, supplies, and resident care rooms.
• Assists the Quality Improvement Nurse in establishing infection control and immunization processes, and in developing and delivering training programs to meet continuing education requirements.
• Serves on and attends various committees of the community as appointed by the Health Care Administrator. Evaluates and implements recommendations from the various committees pertaining to Clinical Services.
• Oversees, manages, and delegates all roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Clinical Services and the Quality Improvement Nurse, Clinical Services.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three to five years related supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience including one year of management experience.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Valid and current state (RN) license, issued by appropriate state licensing agency.
• CPR certified.

Skills

• 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 with regard to patient and staff information.
• Basic level computer skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, and a calm environment.

Benefits

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part- and Full-Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full-Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company-provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Pay

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive.

Schedule

• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• On-call on an as-needed basis.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, or vendors
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Requires travel: Occasionally