Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical.   - Assesses home care patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations.   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.

Responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to essential job functions, state and federal regulations. Establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for social services to meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the organization’s mission and philosophy. - Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment. Communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assists when it is not safe and another plan is required. - Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. - Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed regarding stress and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary. - Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos. - Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. - Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. - Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Ensures seamless home care services by providing direct oversight and coordination of care with other clinical service providers. - Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. - Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and assists referral sources in accessing community resources should services not be provided by Brookdale Healthcare Services Hospice. - Directs all daily patient social service operations including providing direct oversight of the establishment and implementation of social service policies. - Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and CHAP social service regulatory requirements. - Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness. - Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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.

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of quality interdisciplinary home health care services, ensuring compliance to federal/state standards and clinical best practices. - Supervises, monitors, and ensures competencies and performance of assigned home health care team(s) and ensures the delivery of quality home health services. - Supervises ongoing case management of all patients ensuring an accurate evaluation and treatment plan, maintaining our quality model, and utilizing services appropriately to achieve optimal outcomes. - Provides clinical oversight for home health patients within assigned team(s). - Reviews electronically submitted documentation and provides feedback to clinicians regarding deficiencies or OASIS corrections (with feedback from Quality Review Specialist) to ensure the medical records reflect compliance with medical necessity, homebound status, and visit utilization and are supported by individual patient assessment/ documentation support and transition (discharge) planning. - Reviews agency assigned team outcome data, participates in and facilitates improvement activities for agency outcomes performance. - Reviews patient schedules to ensure appropriate coordination of care and clinical needs and ensures efficiency of clinical associates. - Works directly with the assigned home health care team with the ongoing implementation of approved work methods, patient care model, and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care. - Maintains ongoing communication regarding patient care with physicians, referral sources, caregivers, patients, community management, and associates to facilitate coordination of care. - Coordinates case conference with clinical team ensuring quality care of patients as evidenced by supporting documentation. - Serves as an educator and mentor for assigned home health care team regarding home health documentation, including addressing deficiencies in clinical documentation, inconsistencies, clinical standards of care, and compliance. - Assists with orientation of home health associates. - Maintains effective and efficient ongoing communication with the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) related to patient care, physician relations, community relations, or other areas impacting agency quality performance. - Participates in quality assurance and improvement program as established and led by the Director of Clinical Services and in partnership with the Quality Review Specialist. - Provides performance feedback and coaching to direct report home health associates. - Adheres to established confidentiality standards and HIPAA guidelines concerning community and patient information. - Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the day-to-day interactions with co-workers, management staff, and customers. - Maintains positive relationships and rapport with co-workers and community associates. - Assists the DCS/ADCS in maintaining the agency in a state of survey readiness at all times. 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.

Every day is an opportunity for our associates to deeply connect with people in a profound and personal way. Our associates are the core of our mission, we know that offering them genuine rewards, and heart filling job satisfaction is the key to our success as a company. As a Sales Manager, you will find opportunities to grow your career in one of the fastest growing industries in today’s market.

Responsible for overall coordination of business development and education of patients, insurance companies, physicians, hospitals, nurses, community resources, other health care specialists and the local community. Ensures continuity of care, smooth interaction and communication between all involved in patient care activities. In conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services, is responsible for development of home health programs in the general community. - Visits and establishes effective rapport with physicians, office staff, discharge planners and other referral sources. - Participates in external marketing, including building relationships with referral sources, supporting marketing functions sponsored by the communities to engage in community networking, conducting physician visits, and meeting with discharge planners as needed. - Responsible for community home health program development. In cooperation with the Senior Director, National Sales & Marketing and Director of Home Health Professional Development, assesses the needs of the program and develops a marketing plan of action with quarterly goals. - Integrates efforts with community marketing team to ensure efforts are coordinated and in line with the community’s goals. - Seeks new markets in the community to promote education. - Participates in the planning for expansion of patient referrals. - Develops and delivers health educational services. - Attends weekly case conferences and provides feedback/reports on patient’s progress. Acts as liaison to physician to report patient’s progress toward goals, response to treatment, or updated treatment plans. Serves as a liaison with hospital planners to ensure smooth transition from hospital to home. - Creates and presents business plan to target physicians, Assisted Living Facilities and other key referral sources. - If a licensed clinician, may be asked to occasionally cover community based residents as needed for SOC, care plan development or assistance with staffing. 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.

Responsible for overall coordination of business development and education of patients, insurance companies, physicians, hospitals, nurses, community resources, other health care specialists and the local community. Ensures continuity of care, smooth interaction and communication between all involved in patient care activities. In conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services, is responsible for development of home health programs in the general community. - Visits and establishes effective rapport with physicians, office staff, discharge planners and other referral sources. - Participates in external marketing, including building relationships with referral sources, supporting marketing functions sponsored by the communities to engage in community networking, conducting physician visits, and meeting with discharge planners as needed. - Responsible for community home health program development. In cooperation with the Senior Director, National Sales & Marketing and Director of Home Health Professional Development, assesses the needs of the program and develops a marketing plan of action with quarterly goals. - Integrates efforts with community marketing team to ensure efforts are coordinated and in line with the community’s goals. - Seeks new markets in the community to promote education. - Participates in the planning for expansion of patient referrals. - Develops and delivers health educational services. - Attends weekly case conferences and provides feedback/reports on patient’s progress. Acts as liaison to physician to report patient’s progress toward goals, response to treatment, or updated treatment plans. Serves as a liaison with hospital planners to ensure smooth transition from hospital to home. - Creates and presents business plan to target physicians, Assisted Living Facilities and other key referral sources. - If a licensed clinician, may be asked to occasionally cover community based residents as needed for SOC, care plan development or assistance with staffing. 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.

The Senior Financial Analyst role is a key regional support role and provides strategic support to all regional teams including Operations, Sales, Clinical, Dining and Asset Management. Through excellent financial acumen, partnership with regional leadership and teams, and strong interpersonal skills this role is a key contributor to the success of the operational results.   - Builds models and performs ad-hoc financial analysis for divisional, regional and community teams. - Identifies and leads the development of high impact value-add analysis on business drivers, trends and risk/opportunities by utilizing both internal and external data. - Assists divisional, regional and community teams through projections and annual budgeting cycle. - Drives analysis of the division’s price strength and impact of discount and incentive practices. - Drives ROI analysis process for New Economics capex proposals. - Suggests and implements cost reduction targets and tracks progress towards achieving goals. - Assists in the preparation of monthly and quarterly division and region updates. - Provides training, as needed, to regional and community teams related to FP&A. - Supports division and company-wide efforts in budgeting, projections, rate increases, price analysis, labor analysis, and other ad-hoc projects.   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.

Provides Physical Therapy services to patients by assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation. Functions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and procedures and state regulations. - Under the direction of the registered and/or licensed physical therapist, optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by assisting in the performance of the following activities: assisting in the screening of patients; implementing treatment for assigned patients; delivering treatment to achieve identified objectives according to the established treatment plan; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate. - Assists in the selection of Physical Therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by patient performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan is made without prior consultation with the Physical Therapist. - Assists in establishing and modifying individual patient schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members. Supports the Physical Therapist in identifying a problem list, long-term goals, short-term goals and a treatment plan. - Monitors patient’s response to intervention and consults with Physical Therapist if modification is indicated. Adheres to department and patient schedules and modifies as appropriate for treatment regime. Adapts treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to meet the individual needs of the patient. - Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above. - Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. - Attends in-service training and facility meetings as required and provides education to the members of the patient care team and to members of the community. - Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed. - Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program as required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale Healthcare Services concerning community and patient information. - Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of the patient therapy programs. 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.

Start your culinary career as a dining room server at Brookdale! Unlike the hustle and bustle of standard restaurants, our waiters and waitresses deliver meals to seniors and guests on a defined schedule while providing high quality, first-class customer service. At Brookdale, our servers enrich residents’ lives every day with a great dining experience. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.

Provides and directs high quality Occupational Therapy services to patients, including screening, assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation. Promotes rehab services within the Community, attends meetings and care conferences, performs administrative and billing duties within specified guidelines and timeframes. Demonstrates personal and professional work behaviors which promote the practice of occupational therapy within the Community. Adheres to applicable principles and practices of occupational therapy, Brookdale policy and procedures and State / Federal regulations. - Optimizes the functional abilities and skills of patients by conducting patient screens, initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate. - Conducts therapy evaluations using standardized tests, specifically selected to assess the individual patient after thorough review of the resident’s medical record, in order to determine patients’ baseline status and identify impairments, functional deficits and potential to improve based on normative data. - Establishes individual patient plan of care, based on current evidence, to optimally address patient-specific goals and to comply with service delivery parameters in accordance with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, Managed Care Contract or other guidelines specific to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. - Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts skilled treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. - When appropriate, refers patients for treatment to Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and directs OTA in the implementation of the treatment plan. Provides on-going guidance and consultation with the OTA to ensure optimal delivery of treatment interventions. - Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment. Participates in transition / discharge planning. Provides / recommends / fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual patient’s outcomes for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria such as Section GG of the MDS and other standardized tests and measures. - Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Attend in-service training and facility meetings as required. - Utilizes the Community electronic medical record to review the patient’s medical chart, complete forms such as patient screens, physician orders, transition documentation. Documents evaluation, treatment encounter notes, progress reports, re-certifications, discharge notes and other required patient data in the Therapy electronic medical record. Utilizes guidelines for skilled documentation - Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner, meeting all regulatory guidelines. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed. - Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Programs as required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale concerning patient information. - Attends in-service training as well as provides education to members of the patient care team and members of the community. - Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of patient therapy programs. - Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. - Complies with Human Resource policies including, but not limited to, maintaining professional licensure in good standing, staying current for personnel file items (TB Test, CPR Certification, etc.), complying with State / Federal / Brookdale wage and hour law regulations, device management and Learning Management System (LMS) completion.   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.

Responsible for the general management and fiscal operations of the licensed Agency. The Administrator is responsible for implementing and administering the Agency’s philosophy, goals, and policies as well as directing and delegating the management of professional and ancillary services while assuring compliance with the federal, state and local laws. Accountable for agency performance through the supervision of the overall operations of the Agency. - Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services. - Directs, coordinates, and participates in business development activities to achieve agency goals. - Complies with applicable law and regulations of operations and ensures staff adherence to policies and procedures. - Responsible for fiscal planning, budgeting, and accounting system management. - Recruiting, employing, directing, and retaining qualified personnel. - Establishing and maintaining effective channels of communication. Maintains ongoing liaison between the staff and community agencies, communities, preferred provider network, retirement communities, etc. - Ensuring program personnel have current clinical information and current best practices in order to deliver quality healthcare services. - Directing and monitoring performance improvement activities and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program. - Ensuring staff development via activities including orientation, in-service education, continuing education, competency evaluation and personnel performance evaluations. - Assuring that all clinical services are furnished under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. - Ensuring that appropriate service policies are developed and implemented. - Assuring the development and qualifications for professional services and the assignment of personnel. - Assuring appropriate staff supervision during all operating hours, including ensuring adequate on-call services. - Ensuring the accuracy of public marketing information materials and activities. - Appoints a similarly qualified alternate to be available at all times during operating hours in the absence of the Administrator. - Maintaining ongoing liaison with the Governing Body and implementing Governing Body directives. - Informing the Governing Body and staff of current organizational, community and industry trends. - Maintains positive relationships and rapport with co-workers, associates, patients and their family members and Brookdale personnel. - Collaborates with clinical, sales, and other Brookdale teams towards appropriate patient care service delivery and success of the agency. - Overall supervision of branch offices if applicable - Willing to work varying hours, including weekends, nights and holidays to meet supervisory needs of the agency. - Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale and HIPAA concerning community and patient information. 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.

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.

Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Follows the plan of care, providing treatments and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. - Implements current nursing practices following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care. - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. - Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care. - Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Hospice Aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor. - Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques. - Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications. - Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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.

Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Follows the plan of care, providing treatments and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. - Implements current nursing practices following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care. - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. - Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care. - Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Hospice Aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor. - Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques. - Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications. - Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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.

Identifies and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Improves patient’s communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems. - Optimizes communication, cognitive and swallowing skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate. - Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members. - Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Confers formally and informally with the physician and other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. - Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. - Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. - Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication. Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices. - Instructs patient, family and staff in appropriate speech language procedures or home program to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed. - Adheres to Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and procedures. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. - Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Attends in-service training as well as provides education to members of the patient care team and members of the community. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Services. - Assesses home care patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Manager, Clinical Services and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations. 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.

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provides direct care to residents, which reflect Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. Assists in meeting the residents' individual needs while treating the resident with respect and dignity. - Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service plan. - Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. - Documents the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record. - Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines. - Implements resident care that is accurately, timely and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times. - Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. - Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned. - Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords. - Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co-workers. - Identifies changes in resident status or needs and communicates to the nurse in a timely manner. - Participates in educational programs. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical.   - Assesses home care patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations.   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.

Identifies and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Improves patient’s communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems. - Optimizes communication, cognitive and swallowing skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate. - Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members. - Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Confers formally and informally with the physician and other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. - Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. - Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. - Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication. Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices. - Instructs patient, family and staff in appropriate speech language procedures or home program to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed. - Adheres to Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and procedures. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. - Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Attends in-service training as well as provides education to members of the patient care team and members of the community. 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.

Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Follows the plan of care, providing treatments and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. - Implements current nursing practices following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care. - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. - Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care. - Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Hospice Aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor. - Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques. - Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications. - Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical.   - Assesses home care patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations.   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.

Provides and directs Physical Therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation. Functions under physicians’ orders and adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and procedures and state regulations. - Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate. - Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. - Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders. Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. - Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment. Participates in discharge planning. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above. - Refers patients for treatment to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and directs PTA in the implementation of the treatment plan. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. - Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Attend in-service training and facility meetings as required. - Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed. - Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program as required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale Healthcare Services concerning patient information. - Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of the patient therapy programs. 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.

Provides and directs Physical Therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation. Functions under physicians’ orders and adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and procedures and state regulations. - Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate. - Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. - Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders. Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. - Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment. Participates in discharge planning. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above. - Refers patients for treatment to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and directs PTA in the implementation of the treatment plan. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. - Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Attend in-service training and facility meetings as required. - Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed. - Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program as required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale Healthcare Services concerning patient information. - Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of the patient therapy programs. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Services. - Assesses home health patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Director, Clinical Services and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical.   - Assesses home care patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations.   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.

Participate in on-the-job training experiences for the Executive Director role, learn new skills about senior living, and be able to demonstrate increasing proficiency and expertise with managerial responsibilities within the Brookdale organization. The Brookdale Bench Program will prepare you to assume the Executive Director role at one of our communities including, but not limited to areas of people management, operations management, and clinical management when you assume the role of Executive Director. - Responsible for all operations, acting as contact for all staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies and the public. - Hands on leader who supervises, directs, and motivates community staff. Provides direct resident care as needed. Fills in at various positions as needed to cover staffing shortages. - Maintains high degree of resident satisfaction and retention through consistent delivery of high quality services. Provides leadership for staff and residents to include pro-actively solving problems and resolving issues with support from district leaders. Administers annual resident satisfaction survey. - Executes renewal program with existing residents through a proactive program. - In conjunction with regional operations, executes annual operating and capital budgets. Aggressively anticipates and minimizes negative budget variances and deficits. Meets and exceeds budget occupancy goals for the property. Continually explores means of revenue enhancement and expense reduction. - Hires, trains, disciplines and terminates employees in accordance with company policies. Reviews hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and termination of employment of associates ensuring consistency in the selection and retention of quality associates. - Ensures buildings, grounds and property are up to company standards through the oversight of preventative maintenance systems and programs, and frequent inspections that meet company standards of excellence. - Maintains current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses in accordance with company, Federal, State, and local requirements. - Fosters creativity among staff to deliver the highest quality and best services to residents in in accordance with Brookdale standards. Acts as a member of Resident Counsel. - Develops and maintains a positive image within the local community. Becomes active in social and civic affairs of the local community. Represents the community and the company to governmental agencies, professional organizations, community groups and other appropriate public agencies/groups. - Utilizes approved sales and marketing activities and strategies to maximize occupancy. - Assists in developing and conducting service plan reviews, as required by state codes, with appropriate resident care team members and resident families, which maintains the personal dignity of residents. - Oversees the resident admission process, healthcare management and maintenance of resident documentation to ensure compliance with company policy and state regulations. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical.   - Assesses home care patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations.   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.

Administers quality, skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in the home and in accordance with physician orders and the Plan of Care (POC) under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Director, Clinical Services. Performs all functions in a professional and ethical manner and collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure the provision of quality patient care. - Under the direction of a RN, provides patient care and identifies the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients. - Verifies Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to the physician’s orders, assessment data, established standards and guidelines and documents accordingly. Incorporates short and long term goals as established by the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in the nursing notes. - Performs an ongoing assessment during each visit and documents data in patient medical records. Communicates significant findings, problems, or changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising RN and/or Director of Clinical Services and the physician and documents all findings, communications and appropriate interventions. Documents nursing interventions including patient response. - Assesses patient/caregiver’s knowledge of disease process, treatment regimen and/or medication administration. Provides basic and specialized teaching as ordered in the Plan of Care and based on the patient’s needs. Identifies and recommends other disciplines needed for quality care of the patient. - Performs with current standards of practice and with the agency’s policies and procedures. Ensures that all nursing notes, supply logs/visit logs are accurate and turned into the office according to agency policy. - Prioritizes patients’ schedules based on patient needs and provides services in an efficient, timely manner to all assigned patients. Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing patient assignments and documentation within projected time frames and arrives to appointments on schedule. - Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and responds appropriately. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Attends scheduled meetings, in-services, workshops, etc. 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.

Responsible and accountable for the clinical operational efficiencies and the quality healthcare outcomes through effective leadership and management of department staff. Consults with and advises management to ensure that department goals and performance measures are met.   - Provides input and plans in the overall development and administration of the agency as set forth in the policies and procedures. Directs implementation of approved work methods, patient care models and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care. Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the total Home Health program. - Reviews and evaluates existing policies and practices to determine if current methods provide the means for the staff to carry out their responsibilities and achieve projected goals. Communicates any changes to management. - Participates in all activities relevant to the professional services furnished, including the development of qualifications and the assignment of personnel. Responsible for supervising, orientation and competency evaluation of all department staff. Provides mentoring through education, general meetings, timely evaluations, in-service training and management of productivity expectations. Responsible for interviewing and hiring all team members. - Maintains the agency in a state of survey readiness at all times. Ensures the agency and all programs comply with state, local and federal regulatory requirements. - Provides clinical oversight for all home health patients including referrals, initial certification, admissions, evaluations of eligibility and utilization of visits, re-certifications, face to face encounters, discharges, adverse events, etc. Coordinates case conferences oversight with each discipline reporting to ensure quality care for patients. - Ensures an effective quality assurance program is established and maintained, including the oversight of all required agency manuals. Participates actively in quality assessment improvement teams, meetings and activities. Assists with and participates in quality improvement programs as required including chart audits and oversight of adverse events. Assists with processing appeals and denials as requested. - Enforces the home health model by following workflow processes as established and holding team members accountable to task assignments. Reviews key benchmark reports with team members, sets clear expectations on performance, provides training/resources to achieve expectations and hold firm accountability. Responsible for facilitation of effective and compliant team meetings according to state and federal regulations. - Provides a lead role regarding oversight and approval of effective workflow in the Electronic Medical Records application. Ensures that all team member documentation is compliant, comprehensive and clearly reflects ongoing eligibility as well as an effective patient family centered plan of care. - Maintains effective and efficient ongoing communication with management, reporting all operational aspects of the agency related to patient care, financial operations, physician relations, community relations or other areas impacting the Home Health Agency performance. - Maintains positive relationships and rapport with associates, residents, family members and the greater community. Networks with professional resources and community partners to facilitate positive integration. Promotes customer service orientation to all home health personnel. - Under the direction of management, participates with network plans, strategic growth plans, marketing activities, community functions and public health education events. - May be required to provide direct patient care, on call and/or manage a caseload as well as complete admissions.   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.

Under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist, provides high quality occupational therapy services to patients, including screening, treatment planning and implementation. Promotes rehab services within the Community, attends meetings and care conferences, performs administrative and billing duties within specified guidelines and timeframes. Demonstrates personal and professional work behaviors which promote the practice of occupational therapy within the Community. Adheres to applicable principles and practices of occupational therapy, Brookdale policy and procedures and State / Federal regulations.   - Under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, optimizes the functional abilities and skills of patients by assisting in the performance of the following activities: assisting in the screening of patients; implementing treatment for assigned patients; delivering treatment to achieve identified objectives according to the established treatment plan; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate. - Assists Occupational Therapist in carrying out individual patient plan of care to optimally address patient specific goals to comply with the service delivery parameters in accordance with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) or other guidelines specific to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Carries out treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve those goals. No major modification to treatment plan is made without prior consultation with the Occupational Therapist. - Documents results of patient’s treatment following standards established by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Administrative Contractor Local Coverage Determination (MAC LCD) and Brookdale, utilizing electronic medical record software as specified by Brookdale. - Monitors patient’s response to intervention and consults with the Occupational Therapist if modification is indicated. Adheres to department and patient schedules and modifies as appropriate for treatment regime. Adapts treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to meet the individual needs of the patient. - Provides/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the devices, orthotics or prosthetics. - Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total Rehabilitation program of the patient. - Attends in-service training and facility meetings as required and provides education to members of the patient care team and to members of the community. - Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed. - Complies with Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Programs as required. Adheres to establishes confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale concerning community and patient information. - Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in the planning, implementation and follow-up of patient therapy programs. - Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. - Complies with Human Resource policies including, but not limited to, maintaining professional licensure in good standing, staying current for personnel file items (TB Test, CPR Certification, etc.), complying with State / Federal / Brookdale wage and hour law regulations, device management and Learning Management System (LMS) completion.   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.

The Manager of Digital Marketing will assist the Sr. Director of Digital Marketing in improving current digital marketing strategies such as paid search, programmatic display, online video, and other digital media in the planning and execution, to increase qualified lead, inquires, and visits set to positively impact occupancy growth for Brookdale communities. Responsible for monitoring and managing complex multi-location digital marketing campaigns, working in conjunction with Brookdale’s direct response agency, web team, and direct response team.   - Manages digital marketing strategies such as paid search, programmatic display, or online video, using innovative and agile approaches, to effectively increase qualified leads, visits and move-ins for Brookdale communities, nationally and by market, within multiple service lines (Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care) across consumer and business to business segments - Position BKD as the #1 brand online for all LOS through the use digital marketing by building an online brand presence in all markets enabling marketing efficiencies through other mediums such as paid search, display, social media, and offline mediums such as direct mail, print, and more. - Manage day to day relationship between Brookdale and key partnerships such as the Digital Agency of Record, third party platforms, and other strategic partnerships; research potential future partnerships with additional third party platforms and partners. - Monitors and manages digital media campaign performance such as PPC, Programmatic, Display Streaming, OTT/CTV, and Native, in conjunction with agency support, to execute daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly digital programs to drive new lead inquiries into the sales funnel, and meet goals of improving lead quality and lowering the cost-per-lead. - Plan and execute the digital test strategy using A/B, MVT, CRO, or others in partnership with creative for production of assets, agency for execution, and web team for landing pages managing deadlines, deliverables, and analytics tracking throughout. - Analyze data and oversee analyses of performance campaigns to manage trends, insights, and talking points for use across multiple levels of the organization. - Communicates agency generated reporting on digital lead performance, providing a review, additional insights and recommended changes to Sr. Director of Digital Marketing. - Coordinates weekly paid search status meetings with the agency, Sr. Director of Digital and Vice President of Marketing. - Explores new and emerging digital media such as streaming radio, online video, responsive ads, and other tactics, and partners to evaluate the application to businesses objectives and goals for BKD website and communities, nationally and by market. - Ensures campaign tracking is implemented for proper reporting, including phone numbers, URLs, Google SA360, campaigns, keywords and offline data. - Leads the coordination of the digital creative asset development; provides creative services team with strategies, best practices, analysis, and other inputs in partnership with creative, web team, and agency to drive response and awareness metrics. - Manages budget and invoice tracking for digital invoices and agency / other partners. - Collaborates with internal marketing team providing digital updates on strategy changes, traffic and audience analysis from analytics, while gathering input and feedback on lead flow impact   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.

Provides and directs high quality Occupational Therapy services to patients, including screening, assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation. Promotes rehab services within the Community, attends meetings and care conferences, performs administrative and billing duties within specified guidelines and timeframes. Demonstrates personal and professional work behaviors which promote the practice of occupational therapy within the Community. Adheres to applicable principles and practices of occupational therapy, Brookdale policy and procedures and State / Federal regulations. - Optimizes the functional abilities and skills of patients by conducting patient screens, initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate. - Conducts therapy evaluations using standardized tests, specifically selected to assess the individual patient after thorough review of the resident’s medical record, in order to determine patients’ baseline status and identify impairments, functional deficits and potential to improve based on normative data. - Establishes individual patient plan of care, based on current evidence, to optimally address patient-specific goals and to comply with service delivery parameters in accordance with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, Managed Care Contract or other guidelines specific to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. - Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts skilled treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. - When appropriate, refers patients for treatment to Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and directs OTA in the implementation of the treatment plan. Provides on-going guidance and consultation with the OTA to ensure optimal delivery of treatment interventions. - Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment. Participates in transition / discharge planning. Provides / recommends / fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual patient’s outcomes for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria such as Section GG of the MDS and other standardized tests and measures. - Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Attend in-service training and facility meetings as required. - Utilizes the Community electronic medical record to review the patient’s medical chart, complete forms such as patient screens, physician orders, transition documentation. Documents evaluation, treatment encounter notes, progress reports, re-certifications, discharge notes and other required patient data in the Therapy electronic medical record. Utilizes guidelines for skilled documentation - Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner, meeting all regulatory guidelines. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed. - Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Programs as required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale concerning patient information. - Attends in-service training as well as provides education to members of the patient care team and members of the community. - Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of patient therapy programs. - Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. - Complies with Human Resource policies including, but not limited to, maintaining professional licensure in good standing, staying current for personnel file items (TB Test, CPR Certification, etc.), complying with State / Federal / Brookdale wage and hour law regulations, device management and Learning Management System (LMS) completion.   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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Services. - Assesses home health patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Director, Clinical Services and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Services. - Assesses home health patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Director, Clinical Services and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Services. - Assesses home health patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Director, Clinical Services and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Services. - Assesses home health patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Director, Clinical Services and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations. 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.

This role coordinates and communicates all activities within the home health agency related to Centralized Services. The role is responsible for tracking referrals within the Centralized Service workflow including Intake and Document management, communicating all aspects of the workflow status with appropriate Home Health Agency staff and promoting an ongoing culture of collaboration and efficiency throughout the referral process. This associate will be proficient in Electronic Management Systems including but not limited to electronic referral platforms, Physician Portals, Forcura and HCHB. This role will promote strong communication in support of both Operational and Sales functions within the Agency. This role also support scheduling and other office functions as assigned. - Coordinates communication of agency referrals to appropriate associates of the agency. - Communicates with Central Services to address needs at the agency regarding referral management. - Responsible for reviewing and directing Forcura documentation platform, together with other EMR information to the correct associate in the agency and in collaboration with Centralized Services. - Serves as a coordinator between Centralized Services and the Agency. - Facilitates compliance in the electronic medical record for notices provided to the patient or responsible party (e.g. Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage, DPOA documentation) in a timely manner. - Tracks documentation management activities that are managed by the agency. - Assures compliance with, and facilitates completion of, service agreements from patient(s) and/or power of attorney(s) receiving services from the agency. - Keeps the Clinical Service Manager informed on aspects within the care team specific to documentation and referral management. - Keeps the sales team informed on referral management. - Prepares reports for scheduling tracking and participates in agency meetings to ensure patient and associate scheduling needs are met. - Maintains positive relationships and rapport with co-workers, associates, patients/family members and community personnel. - Adheres to communication and accountability guidelines established by local and regional administration. - Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to agency safety standards. - Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale and HIPAA concerning community and patient information. - Assists with coordination of scheduling for timely initiation of care - Provides support with scheduling as needed - Performs other duties 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.

As a qualified professional, provides social services to clients in the home per physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services or appropriate supervisor. - Provides rehabilitative and support casework geared to restoring patients to their optimum level of social health adjustment. This includes assisting patients and their families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations. - Helps patients utilize the resources of their families and the community by either referring patients or acting as intermediary on behalf of the patients in their dealings with other health and welfare agencies. - Assists patients and their families with personal and environment difficulties, which predispose them toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. These range from counseling members of the patient’s family to assisting patients with admission to a nursing home. - Consults with the physician and other members of the care team for the purpose of assisting them to understand significant social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient’s health problems. - Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates them into the clinical/record. Provides summaries and re-evaluations as required. - Attends case conferences, as needed, and participates in staff development activities and in-service education. - Assists in the development and revision of the physician’s plan of treatments. - Participates in discharge planning and completes the MSW Discharge on assigned caseload. - Communicates effectively with all providing care. - Confirms the scheduling of visits with RN Case Manager to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel. - Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or other reasons, which will affect agreed services with the Agency. 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.

Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Follows the plan of care, providing treatments and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. - Implements current nursing practices following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care. - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. - Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care. - Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Hospice Aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor. - Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques. - Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications. - Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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.

Identifies and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Improves patient’s communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems. - Optimizes communication, cognitive and swallowing skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate. - Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members. - Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Confers formally and informally with the physician and other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. - Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. - Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. - Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication. Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices. - Instructs patient, family and staff in appropriate speech language procedures or home program to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed. - Adheres to Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and procedures. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. - Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Attends in-service training as well as provides education to members of the patient care team and members of the community. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical.   - Assesses home care patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Manager, Clinical Services/Manager, Clinical and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations.   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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Services. - Assesses home health patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Director, Clinical Services and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations. 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.

As a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group, works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient, as necessary, to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. Responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. - Performs personal care needs for assigned patient(s) and attends to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Hospice Director or Director of Clinical Services immediately. - Responsible for observing the patient and reporting these observations; documents observations and care performed. - Provides patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. - Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.). - Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene assistance, washes hair and changes bed linen as often as assigned. Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned. Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. - Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. Assists in feeding the patient as assigned. - Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. - Assesses and reports on patient's condition and significant changes to the Hospice Director or Director of Clinical Services. Remains aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. - Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. Provides normal range of motion and transfers/positions as directed. - Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.” - Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered, with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. - Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. - Adheres to the organization's documentation and care procedures of personal/professional conduct. - Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. - Respects patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs. 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.

Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned caregiver, such as an RN or CNA, or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s caregiver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Our caregivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.

As a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group, works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient, as necessary, to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. Responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. - Performs personal care needs for assigned patient(s) and attends to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Hospice Director or Director of Clinical Services immediately. - Responsible for observing the patient and reporting these observations; documents observations and care performed. - Provides patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. - Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.). - Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene assistance, washes hair and changes bed linen as often as assigned. Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned. Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. - Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. Assists in feeding the patient as assigned. - Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. - Assesses and reports on patient's condition and significant changes to the Hospice Director or Director of Clinical Services. Remains aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. - Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. Provides normal range of motion and transfers/positions as directed. - Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.” - Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered, with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. - Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. - Adheres to the organization's documentation and care procedures of personal/professional conduct. - Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. - Respects patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs. 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.

Supervises the general operating maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds to maintain proper care of the assigned community(s) in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies.   - Supervises scheduled maintenance on: H.V.A.C., elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord equipment. - Responds to maintenance requests by residents for items needing repair in their rooms, including repairing plumbing, electrical, heating and replacing light bulbs. - Supervises repairs and maintains vacated rooms in a timely manner. This includes painting walls and cleaning carpets. Inspects completed work for conformance to standards and policies. - Ensures walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in the common areas of the community are properly maintained. - Assists in the training of maintenance staff. - Maintains positive communication with local fire Marshall, building inspector, state elevator inspector, and any other jurisdictions governing the residence. - Conducts in-service fire safety training for all employees. - Repairs walls, floor coverings, doors, and wood work in the common areas of the community(s). - Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community(s) and determines the best course of action to correct the problem. Works within the legal scope of local and state codes. - Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and takes necessary precautions. - Assess property damage and file property damage claims in accordance with company policy. - May directly supervise the maintenance technicians and building engineers, to include delegating tasks, hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues and firing.   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.

Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Follows the plan of care, providing treatments and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. - Implements current nursing practices following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care. - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. - Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care. - Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Hospice Aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor. - Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques. - Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications. - Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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.

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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Services. - Assesses home health patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Director, Clinical Services and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations. 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.

As a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group, works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient, as necessary, to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. Responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. - Performs personal care needs for assigned patient(s) and attends to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Hospice Director or Director of Clinical Services immediately. - Responsible for observing the patient and reporting these observations; documents observations and care performed. - Provides patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. - Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.). - Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene assistance, washes hair and changes bed linen as often as assigned. Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned. Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. - Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. Assists in feeding the patient as assigned. - Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. - Assesses and reports on patient's condition and significant changes to the Hospice Director or Director of Clinical Services. Remains aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. - Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. Provides normal range of motion and transfers/positions as directed. - Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.” - Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered, with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. - Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. - Adheres to the organization's documentation and care procedures of personal/professional conduct. - Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. - Respects patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs. 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.