Overview

　　RN Required

　　Our Director of Clinical Specialist acts as a floating Health and Wellness Director (DON) that supports our communities in New England area when we need coverage. This is a hands-on leadership support position.

　　Some locations may include; Bennington, Vermont; Durham, NH; Greater Boston, MA; Providence, RI; West Hartford, CT; and Albany, NY to name a few.

　　Travel can be either Monday - Friday or 10 days on and 4 days off rotation depending on distance.

　　Are you looking for an employer who you can build your career with? Have you been a DON, HWD or ADON and looking for your next challenge?

　　Join Brookdale!

　　This is a unique travel nurse opportunity supporting only Brookdale locations...same company policies and procedures!

　　The Brookdale Internal Travel Health and Wellness Director will provide subject matter expertise to our senior living communities. Overnight travel may be required.

　　Brookdale has a structured orientation and many resources to support our clinical leaders.

　　Annual incentive bonus potential up to 15%.

　　Prior experience in assisted living, memory care, nursing home or SNF preferred.

　　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 Reimbursement

　　Pet Insurance

　　Adoption Reimbursement Benefits

　　Variety of Associate Discounts

　　This 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 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 healthcare operations of the community to ensure resident’s healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as resident’s healthcare needs change. Supervises licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community. Strengthens clinical processes within community until a replacement is identified, then supports newly assigned Health and Wellness Director. Travels within the division as assigned to support management vacancy, start up, vacations, etc.

　　Responsible for the direct supervision of community-based licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN, RN), the Med Techs/CMAs (if required by State Regulations) and/or Lead Resident Care Associates. May also supervise Resident Care Coordinators and Supervisor, Resident Care.

　　Assigns and directs work of subordinates; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

　　Provides training, supervision, and monitoring of associates in the administration of medications as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act, to include auditing of medication administration records.

　　Provides training and education to resident care associates on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services, and situation-specific training.

　　Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by care giving staff.

　　As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, 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 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/allowed in Nurse Practice Act.

　　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.

　　Performs ongoing assessment/observation of residents' physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care.

　　Evaluates residents; documents changes in condition, and notifies executive director, physician, and resident’s legally responsible party/family of resident's condition and reactions. Prepares Physician Visit Form and reviews and updates resident chart.

　　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.

　　Strengthens clinical process within the community until permanent replacement is identified.

　　Supports other requirements within the division as assigned.

　　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 his/her supervisor.

　　Qualifications

　　Education and ExperienceEducation as required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN). Nurse management, senior living, or post-acute care experience preferred. Basic typing skills along with a working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software are required, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.

　　Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsLPN/LVN or RN license.

　　Physical Demands and Working Conditions

　　Standing

　　Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

　　Walking

　　Sitting

　　Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage

　　Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

　　On-Call on an as needed basis

　　Reach with hands and arms

　　Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections

　　Climb or balance

　　Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents

　　Talk or hear

　　Taste or smell

　　Exposure to latex

　　Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds

　　Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens

　　Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

　　Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

　　Requires Travel: Occasionally

　　Vision

　　Management/Decision MakingApplies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

　　Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.

　　Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

　　Salary Range Information

　　$92,000 - $105,955.96 / year

　　Job LocationsUS-CT-West Hartford

　　CategoryHealthcare

　　Sub-CategoryClinical Leadership

　　Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time

　　Shift1st Shift

　　ID2024-239332

　　Location : NameWest Hartford, CT

　　Location : LocationUS-CT-West Hartford

　　Work LocationOn-Site