Responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the identified unit. Adheres to community standards and maintains the highest degree of quality care at all times. Remains in accordance with federal and state regulations.Assists the Director of Clinical Services in managing the day-to-day operations of the clinical services department on the identified unit.Assesses the needs and development of residents and implements comprehensive care plans accordingly. Consults with residents physician in planning resident care. Periodically reviews and updates comprehensive care plans, ensuring they are interdisciplinary and updated by the Charge Nurse as changes occur.Works with interdisciplinary team members in developing a discharge plan for individual residents and assists in achieving discharge planning.Conducts resident rounds to assess and/or supervise nursing care, assess condition of residents, and ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. Assists Charge Nurse with resident care needs and audits documentation. Communicates and acts as a liaison between residents, family, physician, and staff.Participates in developing and maintaining policy and procedures that govern the clinical services day-to-day operations. Makes written and verbal recommendations to the Director of Clinical Services concerning the operations of the nursing department.Participates in associate evaluations and associate disciplinary action as required.Ensures proper transition of nursing reports upon starting and ending shift duty hours.Completes follow-up investigations and provides, or arranges for, follow-up education related to any medication errors as needed. Reports occupational exposure to blood, bodily fluid, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with community policy.Ensures assigned work areas (i.e. nurse station, med. cart, medication room, etc.), resident care rooms, and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Monitors supplies and places orders as needed. Ensures medication room and medication cart are locked according to regulations.Follows up on any pharmacy recommendations to assure response and implementation of order changes.Attends regularly conducted staff meetings as scheduled by the Director, Clinical Services/Nurse Manager and participates regularly in continuing education in-service programs. Attends various committee meetings as required by the Director, Clinical Services.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 DiversityMake Lives Better Including Your Own.Our Health and Wellness Director, Kristy, has been with Brookdale for 4 years. She served as a nurse manager in our skilled setting prior to joiningthe assisted living leadership team. Kristy often completes home visits for potential new residents and strategizes on ways to say yes. Kristy is alsowound care certified, IV certified, and CDC Infection Controlled certified which is invaluable. Her certifications allow her to direct care for residents in-house vs. multiple hospital visits.Brookdale Rosehill also has a floor nurse on site 7 days a week, visiting nurse practitioners 5 days a week, and visiting physicians 2 daysweek which provides families with peace of mind along with saving time for offsite appointments.Brookdale Rosehill has 90% + of care and wellness team as certified medical technicians or nurses. The average tenure of our care and wellnessteam is 10 years. You'll have peace of mind knowing that Kidist Ayalew, an overnight care associate with Brookdale Rosehill, has been with us since2005If 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 DiscountsVeterans, 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.