Health & Wellness Dir - Bench

Company: Brookdale Corporate
Location: Dallas
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewMake Lives Better Including Your Own. -If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! - Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. - -Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. - Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. - -Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in on-the-job training experiences for the Health and Wellness Director role, learn new skills about senior living, and be able to demonstrate increasing proficiency and expertise with managerial and clinical responsibilities within the Brookdale organization. The Brookdale Bench Program will prepare you to assume the Health & Wellness Director role at one of our communities including, but not limited to areas of people management, clinical management, quality care and regulatory oversight when you assume the role of a Health and Wellness Director. -
• Responsible for the direct supervision of community-based licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN, RN), the Med Techs/CMAs (if required by State Regulations) and/or Lead Resident Care Associates and may also supervise Resident Care Coordinators and Supervisor, Resident Care.
• Assigns and directs work of subordinates; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provides training, supervision, and monitoring of associates in the administration of medications as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act, to include auditing of medication administration records.
• Provides training and education to resident care associates on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services, and situation-specific training.
• Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by care giving staff.
• As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized service plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their environment.
• Manages the health care of residents, including the dissemination of information to families and associates. Ensures that family members are aware of resident's need for scheduled appointments.
• Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents. Assures that required documentation is completed prior to or upon resident admission, including nursing assessments, service plans, and other assigned forms. Updates assessments as required by policy and as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment, and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of returning resident to Brookdale.
• Performs ongoing assessment/observation of residents' physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care.
• Evaluates residents; documents changes in condition, and notifies executive director, physician, and residents 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, prepares Physician Visit Form and reviews and updates resident chart.
• Facilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third party healthcare- related services.
• Participates in or leads meetings relevant to resident care issues, such as Service Plan meetings, involving appropriate parties as needed.
• Ensures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities.
• Assists in keeping the environment safe for associates to reduce the occurrence of Workers Compensation claims by appropriately evaluating resident transfer and mobility needs and involving therapy services as indicated.
• Shares on-call and manager on duty responsibilities/shifts as required. - -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.QualificationsEducation and Experience
• Education as required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN).
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Clinical leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic technology and electronic documentation.
• Skilled nursing experience may be required. -Certifications, Licenses, -and Other Special RequirementsState nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN). Must have valid drivers license. -Management/Decision MakingApplies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these. -Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and desire to understand the culture and work environment. -Physical Demands and Working Conditions
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Sitting
  • Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Climb or balance
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear
  • Taste or smell
  • Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
  • Vision
  • Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
  • Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
  • On-Call on an as needed basis
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
  • Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
  • Exposure to latex
  • Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
  • Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
  • Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
  • Requires Travel: Occasionally
  • Requires Driving: Drives Self (Tier 2) -Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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