OverviewVoted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 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
This 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.ResponsibilitiesAssists the Healthcare Administrator in leading the day-to-day operations of a skilled nursing facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines.
Provides leadership to assist the Healthcare Administrator in ensuring care standards are met and the highest degree of quality resident care is provided at all times during day to day operations.
Ensures residents receive adequate care and treatment including, but not limited to, ADLs, showers, treatments, medication management, meal service, and individualized care r/t their care plan.
Ensures residents receive their highest practical level from therapy- PT/OT/ST and/or restorative services if applicable.
At the designation of the HCA, supervises department directors to ensure competency and compliance of manager duties. Participates in the recruitment of personnel by engaging in the interview process of potential hires designated by the HCA.
Delegates appropriate operational responsibility for delivery of services and performance of administrative requirements to other staff personnel, as deemed necessary, to perform their assigned duties.
In collaboration with the Healthcare Administrator, reviews community policies and procedures and makes changes as necessary to ensure continued compliance with current regulations.
Assists in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.
Performs regular rounds and inspections of the community.
Participates in facility surveys (inspections) performed by government agencies and develops any necessary plans of correction for deficiencies.
Maintains professional relationships with community personnel, residents and their family members.
Engages in positive community relations that serve the best interest of the community.
Serves on various community committees (e.g., Infection Control, Quality Assurance & Assessment, etc.).
Attends meetings and is an active partner within the community’s market.
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.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceA Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, a Therapy Discipline or other health care-related degree is required. Mid-level management experienceCertifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsMust comply with state approved Administrator-In-Training (AIT) requirements. Must apply, and be accepted, in a state approved AIT program within 12 to 18 months of hire. Management/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. Uses some independent judgment to solve problems while overseeing a functional department.Knowledge and SkillsThorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to skilled nursing facilities. Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.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 25 pounds
Vision
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
On-Call on an as needed basis
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
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.Job LocationsUS-CA-BakersfieldCategoryCommunity OperationsSub-CategoryOperations Mgmt/LeadershipPosition Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-TimeShift1st ShiftID2024-253799Location : NameBrookdale Riverwalk SNFLocation : Address350 Calloway DriveLocation : LocationUS-CA-Bakersfield
