Assistant Health and Wellness Director (LPN)
About The Position
Looking for a rewarding job in senior care where your work truly matters? At Americare Senior Living, you’ll build relationships, support residents, and be part of a team that feels like family. We are a trusted senior living provider with 40+ years of experience, guided by our RISING values: Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, Inspire, Nurture, Growth. We are known for Hometown Hospitality and small, family-like communities and recognized as a Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces in Aging Services. As the Assistant Health & Wellness Director, you’ll support the Health & Wellness Director in overseeing clinical operations and nursing services within our assisted living and memory care community. This role is designed for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is ready to grow into nursing leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement in resident care. You’ll play a key role in ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, staff training, and clinical consistency, while promoting a safe, home-like environment for residents and a collaborative culture for team members.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Current state nursing license (LPN required).
- Maintains current state registration and required continuing education.
- Prior experience in assisted living, memory care, or long-term care preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to balance hands-on clinical support with leadership and administrative responsibilities.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, caregivers, and leadership.
- A passion for senior care and alignment with Americare’s mission, values, and culture.
- Desire to grow in nursing leadership and contribute to continuous improvement in resident care.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Health & Wellness Director with the clinical supervision and administration of nursing services.
- Support the training and development of nursing staff, including LPNs, CNAs, CMTs, CMAs, and other care team members.
- Help ensure nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care are followed in accordance with state, federal, and Americare regulations.
- Assist with resident assessments, care planning, documentation, and monitoring of changes in condition.
- Participate in rounds to assess resident needs, staffing coverage, and care quality.
- Support medication systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and pharmaceutical guidelines.
- Assist with quality assurance activities, audits, and preparation for inspections.
- Support orientation, in-service education, and ongoing training for clinical staff.
- Communicate significant changes in resident condition to nursing leadership, physicians, families, and administrators as appropriate.
- Collaborate with leadership and other departments to promote a safe, respectful, and home-like environment.
- Support staffing coverage and provide on-call assistance as needed based on community needs.
Benefits
- Competitive pay + annual increases
- Daily pay access (get paid when you need it)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition assistance and career growth opportunities
- Free meals during shifts
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
