Wellness Director

About the Role

Lead with Purpose. Make a Difference Every Day. Are you a passionate nurse leader who wants to combine clinical expertise with meaningful leadership? At American House Senior Living, we're seeking a Wellness Director (LPN or RN) to lead our Wellness Department at American House Cottage in Grosse Pointe. In this key leadership role, you will oversee resident care, medication management, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations while mentoring and developing a dedicated team of caregivers and wellness professionals. Most importantly, you'll help create an environment where older adults thrive and families feel confident in the care their loved ones receive. If you're looking for a career where your leadership truly impacts lives, we'd love to connect with you.

Why Join American House?

• Lead and develop a compassionate, resident-focused Wellness team
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Influence the quality and consistency of care in your community
• Collaborate with executive and regional leadership teams
• Support a mission-driven organization dedicated to enriching lives
• Create a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and recognized
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of seniors every day

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, mentor, and support Wellness team members
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, and retain top talent
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development
• Foster employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Monitor required licenses, certifications, and training compliance
• Serve as Manager on Duty in the Executive Director's absence

Resident Care & Family Support

• Oversee the delivery and coordination of resident care services
• Conduct assessments for prospective residents to determine appropriate levels of care
• Coordinate resident and family care conferences
• Partner with physicians, healthcare providers, residents, and families to ensure continuity of care
• Support occupancy goals through resident assessments, tours, and family consultations
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource and advocate for residents

Medication Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with state regulations, company policies, and reporting requirements
• Oversee medication administration practices and documentation accuracy
• Supervise Medication Aide programs and competency assessments where applicable
• Investigate incidents, concerns, complaints, and grievances
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance standards
• Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee, and organizational information

Operational Partnership

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Regional Wellness Director on staffing, budgeting, equipment, and operational initiatives
• Provide ongoing communication and leadership updates
• Support strategic goals that enhance resident satisfaction and community performance

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Current, active LPN or RN license
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience in healthcare, senior living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or a related service environment
• Strong understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of older adults
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Reliable transportation for occasional off-site resident assessments
• Ability to participate in rotating or as-needed 24/7 on-call clinical support
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening, drug screening, TB testing, and physical examination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Senior Living
• Experience supporting residents living with dementia or cognitive impairment
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, stretch, pull, push, and lift as needed
• Assist with resident activities of daily living when necessary
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, team members, and healthcare professionals
• Perform duties requiring close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment