Assistant Director of Nursing RN

Brookdale; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages forHourly

Optional voluntary benefits including

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Company provided life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability (short and long term)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Optional life and dependent life保险

Optional voluntary benefits including

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale University Park in Birmingham, AL is seeking an RN leader passionate about staff development and elevating resident care. The role emphasizes infection prevention and wound care experience, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Brookdale offers comprehensive benefits and a tenure‑friendly environment aimed at helping you advance. The position involves directing the Clinical Services department, coordinating resident care plans, ensuring documentation accuracy, and

Qualifications

• RN leader with passion for staff development and elevating care.
• Experience in infection prevention and wound care preferred.
• Strong leadership and collaborative clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs day‑to‑day Clinical Services operations.
• Assesses nursing needs, coordinates care plans, and oversees care delivery.
• Ensures accurate documentation and compliance with regulations.
• Lead staff development initiatives and supervise nursing/direct care staff.
• Monitor safety, quality indicators and staff training.

Skills

Staff development

Infection prevention

Wound care

Nursing leadership

Job description

Job Description

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Job Description Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Brookdale University Park is looking for an RN leader who is passionate about staff development, elevating care, and creating meaningful moments for the residents we serve. Other communities might be newer, however because we have been in operation since 1999, we have a tenured knowledgeable staff. The ideal candidate will also have previous infection prevention and wound care experience. 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.

Part And Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 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.

Responsibilities

Assists the Director, Clinical Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards. Assists in maintaining systems and established policy and procedures.

• Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of each resident using acceptable long-term care assessment software tools and according to state and federal time frames. Coordinates care plans for each resident. Oversees the day to day care of each resident to ensure care plans are followed.
• Works with other team members to establish appropriate level of care in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement levels.
• Assists the Director, Clinical Services in ensuring comprehensive and accurate documentation by nursing service/direct personnel.
• Monitors, manages and provides education on Clinical Systems, programs, and processes as assigned by the Director, Clinical Services. Implements Clinical Systems and programs in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern long term care.
• Monitors the community Quality Indicators and survey reports and provides the Director, Clinical Services recommendations for Success Planning to include conducting and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instruction of clinical skills and required education topics.
• Assists in developing and implementing a Clinical Services organizational structure. Assists in determining staffing needs; recruits, selects, and orients nursing/direct care personnel. Leads programs for staff development. Develops work assignments, schedules duty hours, and delegates authority to supervisory/lead staff.
• Reviews complaints and grievances filed by personnel and/or residents. Reports and investigates all allegations of abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property. Reports suspected or known violations of disclosure of resident protected health information.
• Assists with the coordination of ancillary services.
• Collects, coordinates, and submits MDS data to the state.
• Monitors medication and treatment schedules; works with attending physicians; and provides direct care when required.
• Participates in maintaining the policy and procedures that govern the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Services Department. Possesses knowledge of state, federal, and OSHA regulations, and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines. Ensures staff compliance with regulations.
• Participates in developing and implementing safety standards and regulations for equipment, supplies, and resident care rooms. Implements safe practices in accordance with state, federal, and OSHA regulations for resident safety, and ensures that policies and procedures in regards to resident safety are followed by staff and by residents.
• Monitors supply and equipment needs and budget. Monitors Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements.
• Completes other duties 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.

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