RN Traveling DON

RN Traveling DON Overview Brookdale is looking for an experienced RN leader for a traveling Director of Nursing opportunity This position would have 10 days on, then 4 days off. This role will travel to our CCRC communities to assist with Skilled Nursing operations and training. Serving as an acting DON where needed. Must be able to collaborate with key partners and foster positive and strong relationships. 2+ years of management experience required. Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 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. 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 Experience Education 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 Requirements LPN/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 Making Applies 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 Skills Possesses 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.