Overview
Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
If 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.
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 Discounts
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.
Responsibilities
Supervises the Brookdale at Home nursing services and clinical program. Ensures the efficient and effective operation of the Brookdale at Home agency and interdisciplinary team process.
Provides direct supervision of Brookdale at Home clinical program and nursing associates, which includes monitoring job performance, associate training, and participating in associate performance evaluations, coaching and counseling, and conducting and documenting corrective action as needed. Participates in the hiring, firing, and disciplinary processes of clinical nursing staff.
Delivers and coordinates clinical services for the agency, including but not limited to making client and associate assignments, coordinating client care and referrals, assuring that client needs are continually assessed, and assuring the development, implementation and updates of the individualized plan of care if applicable and per state regulations.
Ensures that agency and corporate policies are disseminated and followed by all Brookdale at Home associates.
Works in conjunction with the BAH Administrator and agency managers concerning the implementation and monitoring of agency services, clinical program, and state surveys if applicable and per state regulations.
Ensures adequate staffing coverage for the provision of nursing services on a day-to-day basis
Available to staff during operating hours as a resource and manager, and responds to calls after hours and weekends in a timely manner
Ensures effective Continuous Quality Assurance of Improvement Program.
Manages documentation process to ensure completeness, accuracy, timeliness and compliance with guidelines. Complies with all Safety and Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards.
Maintains current knowledge of national and state requirements for scope of practice, supervision, credentialing and ongoing competency. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, Clients, family members and community personnel.
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.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Graduate from Accredited Nursing School and acquired RN license, pursuant to state regulations required.
A minimum of two years of experience as a nurse is required, including one year in home care or a closely related service.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Current state licensure. RN License Required
Management/Decision MakingApplies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within an agency. 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 a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Effective oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and problem solving skills; strong supervisory skills; high degree of accuracy in all assignments; ability to work independently and manage time efficiently; high degree of initiative and creativity; good judgment; ability to employ professional ethics, and excellent analytical and clinical knowledge. Ability to project a positive and professional image at all times. Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
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
Requires Travel: Occasionally
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information
$19.72 - $24.65 / hour
Job LocationsUS-TX-Austin
CategoryHealthcare
Sub-CategoryResident/Patient Support Services
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time
Shift1st & 2nd Shift
ID2024-254102
Location : NameBrookdale Gaines Ranch-BAH
Location : Address4409 Gaines Ranch Loop
Location : LocationUS-TX-Austin
Work LocationOn-Site
