District Director of Clinical Services

Brookdale Senior Living; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living seeks an experienced nursing leader to provide strategic clinical oversight across day-to-day skilled nursing operations. You will partner with Executive Directors, Healthcare Administrators, and regional teams to ensure quality care, regulatory compliance, and staff development.

The role emphasizes risk management, survey readiness, and ongoing training, with focus on improving resident outcomes and operational performance within Brookdale communities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (B.S.N.) from a four-year college; RN license required.
• Minimum of five to seven years in geriatric health care.
• Experience with elderly care and aging health issues preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical oversight of day-to-day skilled nursing operations.
• Support Executive Directors, Healthcare Administrators and regional teams.
• Ensure quality care, staff development and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee regulatory compliance including survey readiness and Plans of Correction.
• Conduct regular quality audits and site visits per Brookdale standards.

Skills

Analytical decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (B.S.N.)

RN license

CPR Certification

Job description

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 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.

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. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. 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.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.N.) from a four-year college or university preferred; must have RN license; and a minimum of five to seven years related experience and/or training, most of which are in a geriatric field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with the elderly required and must have a thorough understanding of aging issues related to health.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Licensed as a registered nurse. Must have a valid driver's license and access to a private vehicle for business travel. CPR Certification required.

Management/Decision Making

Makes analytical decisions and is accountable for all actions made by a department or group. Uses a high degree of analytical ability using sound judgment acquired through significant experience to solve complex and varied problems that could result in substantial loss of reputation.

Knowledge and Skills

Has significant knowledge of an advanced discipline with a working knowledge of related fields. Has significant knowledge of the organization, work environment and process. Has knowledge to direct multiple functions and/or departments with full responsibility for operational results.

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

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Provides strategic clinical oversight and support of the day-to-day skilled nursing clinical community operations to Executive Directors, Healthcare Administrators, Director of Clinical Services, and Skilled Interdisciplinary Team, 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.

Oversees regulatory compliance including reviewing survey preparedness/ management and outcomes, assisting with Plans of Correction and providing district/regional team support in the development and implementation of action plans Completes internal and external investigations (i.e. Integrity line calls, complaint surveys, serious family concerns). Oversees and trains Director, Clinical Services Specialists, HWDs/DCS as needed and other disciplines as assigned. Responsible for the education, implementation, and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures, in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Conducts regular quality audits through regional site visits and pre-survey audits of all health care areas to ensure compliance with Brookdale standards and state regulations, appropriate resident assessments, charges, and placement, appropriate staffing, staff training, and quality insurance. Provides clinical guidance to Skilled associates, when necessary, to determine appropriateness for resident move-ins. Promotes problem solving and utilizes community resources and support systems to address skilled resident needs. Analyzes various Skilled healthcare reports to track and trend healthcare outcomes to assist the Regional Director of Clinical Operations 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 their supervisor.