District Director of Clinical Services at Brookdale Senior Living in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description:

Provides strategic clinical oversight and support of the day-to-day clinical community operations to Executive Directors, Health and Wellness Directors and clinical associates, as well as district and regional team leaders above assigned communities. Supports the company goals and strategies and optimizes resources to ensure quality care and service delivery, training and development of staff, and management of risk and regulatory compliance.Responsible for the successful implementation and maintenance of community support center clinical policies and procedures.Conducts regular clinical quality audits through community site visits and audits of all health care areas to ensure compliance with Brookdale standards and state regulations, appropriate resident assessments, appropriate staffing, staff training, and quality assurance. Provides a written report of findings and ensures action planning is in place for areas of riskAnalyzes specific community models to support staffing of clinical positions based on community size and residents receiving services.Supports the implementation of quality care and services, and encourages the development of medical professional relationships within the community. Encourages alignment with value-based provider groups focused care delivery outcomes.Oversight of community survey readiness for regulatory compliance.Monitors compliance and assists communities in root cause and corrective action of community quality metrics and clinical outcomes related to falls, elopements, medication administration and reduction of psychotropic drugs as well as skin integrity. Supports community infection control measures and risk in partnership with Executive Director.Analyzes resident incident reports and supports the community in corrective action plans as appropriate.Verifies that a Community Care Conference and Collaborative Care Process is in place in accordance with policy, and makes plans to attend virtually or in person as needed.Reviews resident clinical assessments to validate accuracy of residents physical, emotional and mental functioning, and validates that clinical services provided to residents are documented in appropriate system/record.Ensures the CARE process is being executed appropriately to address controllable resident move outs.Provides clinical guidance to field staff, when necessary, to determine appropriate level of care for resident move-ins.Supports the communitys overall resident/family satisfaction level as related to clinical care and impact to the overall community.Promotes the community preferred pharmacy relationship and supports 80% or greater resident participation. Supports any innovative projects or implementations that drive resident wellbeing or satisfaction.Supports the community-based Personal Solutions program, ensures a community leader is identified, endorses resident participation and actively assists community with managing the affiliated budgeted goal.Participates in hiring, training, and mentoring of Health and Wellness Directors and other field level clinical associates. Actively supports onboarding of these associates, coaching and providing them an exceptional experience in the first ninety days.Analyzes resident and medication incident reports and assesses trends and assists with process improvement plans. Reviews various healthcare reports, trends, and move-outs to assist in process improvement efforts.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.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced District Director of Clinical Services to oversee the clinical operations for communities in Arizona and New Mexico. This role will provide strategic leadership, ensuring the delivery of quality care, compliance with regulations, and the effective training and development of clinical staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geriatric care, a deep understanding of clinical processes, and the ability to support communities in achieving exceptional clinical outcomes. If you are a licensed RN with a passion for improving clinical services and ensuring resident satisfaction, we invite you to join our team.Make 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 ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsThis is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.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.