Wellness Director

About the role

The Wellness Director provides overall leadership and management of the health and well-being of the residents within the community. Responsibilities include all clinical programs, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and assisting in the training and on-boarding of clinical and care coordinator team members. The Wellness Director also partners with the Regional Director of Resident Care to provide Medication Care Manager training (in states where allowed).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage clinical programs for resident health and well-being
• Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Train and onboard clinical and care coordinator team members
• Assist in providing Medication Care Manager training (where permitted by state regulations)

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2 years of department management experience working with elders or disabled individuals
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Multi-department experience strongly recommended
• Knowledge and experience in the Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Demonstrated ability to schedule, orient, and train staff
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Able to implement Personalized Service Plans
• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
• Embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Understands nursing function in assisted living, quality of care, and quality of life objectives