Regional Director of Health and Wellness

About the role

The Regional Director of Health and Wellness (RDHW) helps create a joyful and vibrant community by providing clinical leadership and support to Fieldstone communities through the implementation and standardization of clinical services, ensuring quality assurance, safety, and continuing education. This position requires frequent travel, visiting the communities several times a month, and availability via phone.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an advisor to communities relating to clinical policy, procedure, and program development.
• Works closely with the VP of Health and Wellness on implementation of clinical strategies and standards.
• Oversees quality and safety standards for the organization.
• Approaches communities as a servant leader to set the tone for a joyful and vibrant environment; engages nursing staff and helps balance daily challenges to create an environment of consistent, safe, quality care.
• In partnership with the VP of Health and Wellness, develops and coordinates clinical plans related to initial and ongoing competencies and education to address population-specific nursing care.
• Ensures quality resident care programs in accordance with all local, state, and federal guidelines that support organizational mission, values, and goals.
• Conducts audits on a regular basis and completes mock surveys in preparation for annual state survey.
• Provides support during state surveys and community incident investigations.
• Builds and nurtures relationships with DSHS, APS, and other applicable agencies.
• Maintains clear role expectations for all clinical leaders.
• Provides onboarding, training, and support for Director of Nursing Services at the community level as needed; may assist in the hiring of DNS.
• Plans, prepares, and maintains materials for use in educational programs for nursing staff; identifies and evaluates instructional materials.
• Delivers competency-based programs for nursing leadership with a focus on improvement of skills and retention of knowledge.
• Serves as a resource on clinical issues and current trends in healthcare; interprets, communicates, and incorporates clinical best practices into program planning.
• Fills out appropriate paperwork (e.g., site visit report) at each location after visit.
• Thinks creatively and makes recommendations to supervisor to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes, systems, and culture.
• Acts as point person for various nursing systems and EHR.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current RN license in good standing.
• Five to ten years of clinical experience in Long Term Care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program.
• Shift differential for night shift employees.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Savings and Spending accounts (HSA, FSA) with employer contribution to HSA.
• Paid time off (24 days/year, accrued at 2.85 hours per pay period, available after 90 days).
• Sick time (24 days/year, accrued at 2.17 hours per pay period, available after 90 days).
• Floating Holiday (24 days/year, accrued at 3.47 hours per pay period, up to 56 hours annually).
• Seven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Up to 3 days of Bereavement Leave.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with annual employer discretionary contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked.
• Cascadia Assistance Fund for financial help with hardships or continuing education.
• Employee Assistance Program.