Health & Wellness Director II
Company: Brookdale LaCrosse AL 08430
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: June 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview: DON at Brookdale LaCrosse Are you looking for an
employer who you can build your career with? Join Brookdale!*
Brookdale LaCrosse serves residents needing assisted living and
memory care services. * Our care associates are long tenured and
key leadership team average of 14 years with Brookdale. * Brookdale
has a structured orientation program and many resources to support
our nurse managers. Call Julie Arnold at 703-946-2095 or email
jarnold7@brookdale.com, or apply online today! Registered Nurse
licensure required. Your prior DON, unit manager, charge nurse,
nurse supervisor roles in skilled nursing, LTC, assisted living or
memory care is a plus. Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
Relationships and integrity are the heart of our culture. They help
us create a welcoming and inclusive community among our residents,
associates and patients that feels like family. They guide us to be
open in our communication with each other, and enable us to make
the right decisions for the people who have entrusted us with their
care. Our relationships and integrity work together to create a
positive impact in the lives of the people we touch. The happiness
of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates,
so you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package
with additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do
will be challenging yet rewarding. 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 - physical, mental, emotional, and
financial. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning,
and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself. If
you want to work in an environment where you can become your best
possible self, join us! Veterans, transitioning active duty
military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients,
we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is
through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited
to: Full-time and part-time associate benefits: · 401(k) Retirement
Savings Plan · Benefit plan package · Pre-tax Commuter Benefit ·
Associate Compassion Fund · Associate Discounts · Identity theft
protection · Pet savings and insurance plans · Voluntary benefits
available Full-time associate benefits: · Extensive Insurance
Plans, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending
account, health savings account and more. · Paid Time Off ·
Adoption Benefit · Tuition Reimbursement · Company-provided life
insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)·
Voluntary STD and LTD This is an incentive based position, which
may include bonuses, incentive, or commission plans. Please note,
Brookdale has adopted a policy requiring all associates to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on
medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable
state laws and regulations. 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 Experience Education 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 Requirements
State nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN). Must have valid driver's
license. Management/Decision Making
Applies 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 Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and
desire to understand the culture and work environment. 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
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
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, infectious, or
biological hazards
Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from
equipment
Requires Travel: Occasionally
Requires Driving: Drives Self (Tier 2) Brookdale is an equal
opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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