Regional Director of Clinical Services

Travel required throughout Brookdale's West Region

RN Required, with Long Term Care experience preferred

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• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts

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.

Provides clinical expertise and support to Executive Directors, Health Care Administrator, Director of Clinical Services, RN Case Manager, Health and Wellness Directors and Skilled Interdisciplinary Team within a region. This support includes monitoring compliance of healthcare systems and quality, as well as training development of associates. Provides oversight and support to ensure regulatory compliance.

1. Responsible for the education, implementation, and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures, in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines.
2. Conducts regular quality audits through regional site visits and pre-survey audits of all health care areas to ensure compliance with Brookdale standards and state regulations, appropriate resident assessments, charges, and placement, appropriate staffing, staff training, and quality insurance.
3. Provides clinical guidance to Skilled associates, when necessary, to determine appropriateness for resident move-ins.
4. Promotes problem solving and utilizes community resources and support systems to address skilled resident needs.
5. Analyzes various Skilled healthcare reports to track and trend healthcare outcomes to assist the District Director of Operations in process improvement efforts.

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
Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.N.) from a four-year college or university preferred; must have RN license; and a minimum of five to seven years related experience and/or training, most of which are in a geriatric field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with the elderly required and must have a thorough understanding of aging issues related to health.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Licensed as a registered nurse. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business travel. CPR Certification required.

Management/Decision Making
Makes analytical decisions and is accountable for all actions made by a department or group. Uses a high degree of analytical ability using sound judgment acquired through significant experience to solve complex and varied problems that could result in substantial loss of reputation.

Knowledge and Skills
Has significant knowledge of an advanced discipline with a working knowledge of related fields. Has significant knowledge of the organization, work environment and process. Has knowledge to direct multiple functions and/or departments with full responsibility for operational results.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift:  up to 25 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

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