RN Clinical Specialist

Manages the day-to-day healthcare operations of the 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 licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community.

Strengthens clinical processes within community until a replacement is identified, then supports newly assigned Health and Wellness Director.

Travels within the division as assigned to support management vacancy, start up, vacations, etc.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.

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.

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 ...