Traveling DON - Denver and CO Springs Only - Assisted Living (Finance)
Provides assistance to Health and Wellness Directors to manage the day-to-day healthcare operations to ensure residents healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as residents healthcare needs change. Works within a regional area or market to support multiple communities. Coordinates with the District Director, Clinical Services to determine schedule and visits according to specific community needs. Once inside a community, serves as an assistant to Health & Wellness Director.Works with community HWD and HWC to manage the health care of residents, including the dissemination of information to families and associates.Identifies communities where additional clinical resources are necessary. Prioritizes schedule for best use of support within assigned communities.Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents as needed. As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assists in assessing the health, functional and psycho-social status of residents. Initiates individualized service plans, and proactively manages care and services for each resident.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.Contributes to the supervision of community-based licensed nursing staff, medication technicians/CMA's, and Resident Care Associates.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.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.Participates in department quality improvement activities.Keeps 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.Supports other requirements within the region 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.Local Traveling/Floating DON for Assisted Living - Denver and olorado Springs area. We're looking for an LPN or RN ADON or DON level candidate with leadership experience to float within our 12 community district to fill in when we have vacant DON positions. You'll oversee our Assisted Living Clinical Care Team and Resident's Care. Are you passionate about quality care? Leading a team? Do you love the customer service/hospitality associated with Assisted Living? Do you want to learn Assisted Living? We'd love to speak with you!Brookdale supports our Nurse Leaders through:Four-week orientation before starting your position, a wealth of online resources, local nurse mentors and ongoing collaborative support.Great benefits to select from; Tuition reimbursement to support your clinical expertise and leadership skills development.Network of over 600 communities in 40 states to support you should relocation or career advancement be desired in your future.Apply to the position to learn more, or contact Sandy Polifka directly: spolifka1@brookdale.com for more information.Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityMake 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.Part and Full Time Benefits EligibilityMedical, Dental, Vision insurance401(k)Associate assistance programEmployee discountsReferral programEarly access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insuranceFull Time Only Benefits EligibilityPaid Time OffPaid holidaysCompany provided life insuranceAdoption benefitDisability (short and long term)Flexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountOptional life and dependent life insuranceOptional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal planTuition reimbursementBase pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.