Job Description

Job Summary
Manages the day-to-day clinical services of the community to verify that resident's activities of daily
living (ADLs) and healthcare needs are met. Verifies residents are treated with respect and dignity and
verifies residents are receiving quality care as their needs change.

Essential Functions

1. Verifies consistent quality resident care and service delivery throughout all shifts;
   this may require assuming the role and responsibilities of a Caregiver or Med
   Tech/Aide in order to meet the residents' needs and staffing requirements.
2. Assists in the supervision of community-based licensed, certified, and non-certified
   clinical associates. Leads care associates and community to gain a reputation for best
   in market ADL care.
3. Provides training and education to direct care staff on an ongoing basis with
   classroom in-services and situation-specific training.
4. Assists in the maintenance of resident charts and review of documentation performed
   by clinical staff.
5. As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act and as required by state
   regulation, assists in the management of care and services for each resident, evaluates
   effectiveness, and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their
   environment. Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents.
   Confirms that required documentation is completed prior to or upon resident
   admission.
6. Conducts Personal Service Plan review and updates, according to Brookdale and
   state requirements and involving appropriate parties as needed, to ensure residents'
   service needs are met.
7. Assists Executive Director with resident retention through participation in new
   resident welcome events, resident referral programs, Creating a Resident Experience
   (CARE) program, and collaborative care review process.
8. Oversees and manages the continuity and consistency of medication training,
   pharmacy management and medication supervision and/or administration in the
   community. Conducts periodic Care Associate medication skills inventory checks,
   and periodic medication audits per Brookdale Guidelines.
9. Implements and maintains Brookdale operating standards, systems and processes.
   Monitors and participates in Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs
   at Safety Committee Meetings, Collaborative Care Meetings and Family Care
   Conferences.
10. Assists in the scheduling and follow through of physician visits including, but not
    limited to, dental appointments, eye appointments, therapy, and hospice both in house
    and scheduled visits out of the community. Ensures communication, as appropriate,
    on the results of these visits.
11. Completes documentation as required by Brookdale or state regulatory agencies.
12. Communicates information in a timely manner to the appropriate person or agency
    regarding changes in residents' health/well-being, personal needs, risk management
    issues, customer service issues, and family or outside health care provider concerns.
13. Routinely evaluates resident transfer and mobility needs, and verifies clinical staff
    are aware of any changes.
14. Shares on-call for clinical care concerns.

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.

Education and Experience
Education as required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN) and a minimum of 1-2 years
relevant experience. Working knowledge of basic technology and electronic documentation.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
State nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN). Must have valid driver's license.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• 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, infections, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Requires Travel: occasionally
• Requires Driving: Drives self (Tier 2)

Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines.
Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and
when to handle them personally.

Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall
understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization.
Basic typing skills along with a working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software
are required, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift, All shifts,

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