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. This includes overseeing all clinical programs, ensuring quality assurance and regulatory compliance, and assisting in the training and on-boarding of clinical and care coordinator team members. The Wellness Director partners with the Regional Director of Resident Care to provide Medication Care Manager training (in states where allowed).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the health and well-being of residents
• Oversee all clinical programs
• Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Assist in training and on-boarding of clinical and care coordinator team members
• Partner with Regional Director of Resident Care to provide Medication Care Manager training (in states where allowed)

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2 years department management experience working with elders or disabled individuals
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Multi-department experience strongly recommended
• Knowledge and experience in 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
• Understands and able to implement Personalized Service Plans
• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Understands nursing function in assisted living, quality of care, and quality of life objectives