OverviewnnRN RequirednnBrookdale Travel (DON / Clinical Specialist) for senior living communities in North Carolina areas.nnAre you looking for an employer who you can build your career with? Join Brookdale!* This is a unique travel nurse opportunity supporting only Brookdale locations...same company policies and procedures!nnThe Brookdale Internal Travel Health and Wellness Director will provide subject matter expertise to our senior living communities. Overnight travel will be required.nnBrookdale has a structured orientation and many resources to support our clinical leaders.nnAnnual incentive bonus potential up to 15%.nnPrior experience in assisted living, memory care, nursing home or SNF preferred.nnVoted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversitynnMake Lives Better Including Your Own.nnIf you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.nnFull 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:nnTuition ReimbursementnnPet InsurancennAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsnnVariety of Associate DiscountsnnThis is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.nnVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.nnTo support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.nnResponsibilitiesnnManages the day-to-day healthcare operations of the community to ensure resident’s healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as resident’s 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.nnResponsible 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.nnAssigns and directs work of subordinates; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.nnProvides 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.nnProvides training and education to resident care associates on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services, and situation-specific training.nnSupervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by care giving staff.nnAs 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.nnManages 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.nnParticipates 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.nnPerforms 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.nnPerforms ongoing assessment/observation of residents' physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care.nnEvaluates residents; documents changes in condition, and notifies executive director, physician, and resident’s legally responsible party/family of resident's condition and reactions. Prepares Physician Visit Form and reviews and updates resident chart.nnFacilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third party healthcare- related services.nnParticipates in or leads meetings relevant to resident care issues, such as Service Plan meetings, involving appropriate parties as needed.nnEnsures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.nnParticipates in department quality improvement activities.nnAssists 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.nnShares on-call and manager on duty responsibilities/shifts as required.nnStrengthens clinical process within the community until permanent replacement is identified.nnSupports other requirements within the division as assigned.nnThis 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.nnQualificationsnnEducation and ExperienceEducation as required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN). Nurse management, senior living, or post-acute care experience preferred. Basic typing skills along with a working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software are required, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.nnCertifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsLPN/LVN or RN license.nnPhysical Demands and Working ConditionsnnStandingnnRequires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendorsnnWalkingnnSittingnnOccasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coveragennUse hands and fingers to handle or feelnnOn-Call on an as needed basisnnReach with hands and armsnnPossible exposure to communicable diseases and infectionsnnClimb or balancennPotential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residentsnnTalk or hearnnTaste or smellnnExposure to latexnnAbility to lift: Up to 50 poundsnnPossible exposure to blood-borne pathogensnnPossible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazardsnnSubject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipmentnnRequires Travel: OccasionallynnVisionnnManagement/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.nnKnowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.nnBrookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.nnJob LocationsUS-NC-Raleigh | US-NC-GreensboronnCategoryHealthcarennSub-CategoryClinical LeadershipnnPosition Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-TimennID2024-268444nnLocation : NameRaleigh, NC 27608nnLocation : LocationUS-NC-RaleighnnJob Code108260nnWork LocationOn-Site