Health and Wellness Director (LPN) Assisted Living
About the role
As the Health & Wellness Director, you’ll lead the clinical team to ensure exceptional, resident-centered care within our Assisted Living community. You’ll oversee all nursing services, providing clinical supervision and leadership while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and Americare standards. Working collaboratively with community leadership and interdisciplinary teams, you’ll guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development. Your leadership plays a key role in fostering a safe, home-like environment while supporting the well-being of both residents and team members.
This role may also be known as LPN Director of Nursing, Assisted Living Nurse Manager, Memory Care Nurse Leader, Clinical Nurse Supervisor, or Wellness Director.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services
- Implement, maintain, and revise nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures as needed
- Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff, including LPNs, CNAs, and other care team members
- Collaborate with community administrators to ensure staff receive required orientation, training, and ongoing education
- Conduct regular resident assessments and ensure all required documentation is accurate and up to date
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Americare regulations
- Manage medication systems to ensure regulatory compliance and resident safety
- Support quality assurance efforts by maintaining community standards and assisting with inspections
- Promote a safe, respectful, and home-like environment for residents
Requirements
Licensure
- Current state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Experience
- Proven nursing leadership experience, preferably in assisted living, memory care, or long-term care
Skills
- Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capability
- Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on clinical oversight
- Sound judgment, organization, and decision-making skills
Collaboration
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work closely with staff, administrators, residents, and families
Commitment
- Passion for senior care
- Alignment with Americare’s Mission, Vision, Home Town Hospitality philosophy, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values
- Dedication to supporting a high quality of life for residents
Benefits
- Recognition and Appreciation: meaningful shout outs and recognition
- Family Atmosphere: close-knit community where everyone feels at home
- Paid Time Off: competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax
- Daily Access to Wages: flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it
- Complimentary Meals: delicious free meals while you work
- Tuition Assistance: support for educational pursuits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability
- Earn More: competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance
- 401(k) Plan: company contributions
Physical Demands
- Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
- Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance
- Maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.