Health and Services Wellness Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Provide leadership and direction for the Health and Wellness Department, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to meet resident needs.


* Implement, and maintain policies and procedures; ensure compliance with state and federal regulations specific to senior living and memory care.


* Promote resident safety, wellness, and quality of life through oversight of care delivery and staff practices.


* Develop and conduct in-service training, education, and competency evaluations for clinical staff.


* Recruit, hire, orient, and retain qualified nursing staff, fostering a supportive and professional team environment.


* Coordinate with pharmacy services, including safe medication handling and disposal of expired/discontinued medications.


* Serve as liaison between physicians, families, residents, and community leadership to support resident care and satisfaction.


* Collaborate with other departments to ensure holistic, person-centered resident care.


* Participate in budgeting, staffing, quality assurance, utilization review, and state survey readiness.


* Monitor and disseminate changes in senior living regulations and clinical best practices to staff.


* Lead care planning processes and ensure timely completion of resident assessments and documentation.


* Provide performance evaluations, mentorship, and corrective actions as needed.


* Uphold confidentiality of staff and residents at all times.


* Provide direct nursing care as needed.


* Travel, as necessary, for resident assessment/initial evaluation


* Continuous evaluations of resident care plans

Supervisory Responsibilities


* Directly supervises all care staff


* Provides mentorship, coaching, and guidance to ensure staff success and professional growth.

Qualifications

Education and Experience


* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.


* Minimum 5 years' nursing experience required; senior care, assisted living, or memory care leadership experience strongly preferred.


* Previous experience in staff development, training, and mentorship required.


* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* Strong clinical knowledge in geriatric and dementia care.


* Effective leadership and team management skills.


* Ability to train, educate, and mentor staff at all levels.


* Excellent communication skills with residents, families, staff, and physicians.


* Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems (PointClickCare and WorkDay preferred).


* Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply nursing regulations and guidelines.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations


* Current state licensure as an LPN or RN (required).


* CPR/First Aid certification (preferred or required per state).
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