Director of Nursing
Company: Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Director of Nursing at Brookdale Sarasota MidtownGreat
Benefits package including matched 401(k)Are you looking for an
employer who can mentor you and help your career grow? Join
Brookdale.* Your leadership skills will assist you in building
strong relationships with your staff, residents and families.*
Brookdale has a six-week, structured orientation and many resources
to support our clinical leaders.Make Lives Better Including Your
Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your
best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you
can find opportunities to grow your career through professional
development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall
health and wellness.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance
and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition
ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of
Associate DiscountsThis is an incentive based position, which may
include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.Veterans,
transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses
are encouraged to apply.Please note, Brookdale is committed to
complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding
mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.To support our Florida 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.Responsibilities:Manages the
day-to-day clinical services of a more complex community to ensure
residents' healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated
with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as residents'
healthcare needs change. Supervises and provides leadership, as
well as coaching, to licensed nurses and other direct care staff
within the community. May be responsible for leading additional
clinical leadership team up to five members. The HWD level for each
community is determined based on the total complexity of the role.
Complexity criteria include, but are not limited to, factors such
as size, type of product lines, medication management regulations,
90-day assessment requirements, multiple licensure requirements,
state regulatory complexity, and skilled services requiring an
RN.Responsible for the direct supervision of community-based
licensed, certified, and non-certified clinical associates.Empowers
clinical leaders to supervise, direct, and motivate staff within
their oversight.Assigns and directs work of clinical leaders and
subordinates; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines
associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems.Provides
training and education to caregivers on an ongoing basis with
classroom in-services and situation-specific training.Supervises
the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation
performed by caregiving staff.As described and allowed in the Nurse
Practice Act, assesses health, oversees medication administration,
oversees functional and psycho-social status of residents,
initiates individualized service plans, proactively manages care
and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness, and
maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their
environment.Manages the health care of residents, including the
dissemination of information to families and associates. Ensures
that family members are aware of the resident's need for scheduled
appointments.Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective
new residents. Assures that required documentation is completed
prior to or upon resident admission, including nursing assessments,
service plans, and other assigned forms. Updates assessments as
required by policy and as described or allowed in Nurse Practice
Act or other state regulation.Performs on-site evaluations of
residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment,
and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of
returning resident to Brookdale.Evaluates residents, documents
changes in condition, and notifies Executive Director, resident's
physician, and resident's legally responsible party/family of
resident's condition and reactions.Communicates with physicians
regarding residents' status and condition changes. Ensures
residents are prepared for physician appointments and
visits.Facilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving
home health care, hospice services, and other third party
healthcare-related services.Participates in or leads meetings
relevant to resident care issues, such as Service Plan meetings,
involving appropriate parties as needed.Ensures in-house ancillary
medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits,
psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and
followed through.Participates in department quality improvement
activities.Assists in keeping the environment safe for associates
to reduce the occurrence of Workers' Compensation claims by
appropriately evaluating resident transfer and mobility needs and
involving therapy services as indicated.Shares on-call and manager
on duty responsibilities/shifts as required.This job description
represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above
referenced position. It is not intended to represent a
comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform
all duties as assigned by their supervisor.Qualifications:Education
and ExperienceEducation as required to obtain state nursing license
(LPN/LVN or RN).Minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Clinical
leadership experience preferred.Working knowledge of basic
technology and electronic documentation.Skilled nursing experience
may be required.Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special
RequirementsState nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN). Must have valid
driver's license.Management/Decision MakingApplies existing
guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a
department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve complex
problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness, or a
combination of these.Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive
knowledge of a distinct skill or function and desire to understand
the culture and work environment.Physical Demands and Working
ConditionsStandingWalkingSittingUse hands and fingers to handle or
feelReach with hands and armsClimb or balanceStoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawlTalk or hearTaste or smellAbility to lift: up to 50
poundsVisionRequires interaction with co-workers, residents or
vendorsOccasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to
ensure shift coverageOn-Call on an as needed basisPossible exposure
to communicable diseases and infectionsPotential injury from
transferring, repositioning, or lifting residentsExposure to
latexPossible exposure to blood-borne pathogensPossible exposure to
various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazardsSubject
to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipmentRequires
Travel: OccasionallyRequires Driving: Drives Self (Tier 2)Brookdale
is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Salary
Range Information: $73,550.00 - $93,700.00 / year
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