Assistant Wellness Director

American House Senior Living Communities • Bonita Springs, FL

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About The Position

The Assistant Wellness Director, also identified as the Assistant Director of Nursing, assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department. The role supports high-quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and American House Senior Living standards. The Assistant Director of Nursing may assume the DON’s duties in their absence and provide direct nursing care as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain it during orientation, and keep it current during employment.
• Must have expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must know practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Must be able to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Must perform proficiently in competency areas including nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
• Must understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Must adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Nursing Services department.
• Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff.
• Help oversee care provided by nursing staff.
• Oversee infection-control responsibilities.
• Assume the DON’s duties in their absence.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary and perform staff nurse functions as required.
• Maintain a liaison with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist with patient evacuation.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and contribute productively to an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed