Director of Health and Wellness

TerraBella Summit•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Director of Health and Wellness provides overall leadership and management of residents’ health and well-being within the community. The role oversees clinical care, assessments and service plans, health and safety, clinical staffing and supplies, and communication with residents’ families or responsible parties. It also supervises licensed nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants to support consistently high-quality resident care. The position works in a primarily indoor, climate-controlled setting. Team Members may be exposed to blood or body fluids, hazardous materials, infectious diseases, unpleasant odors, and chemicals identified in the MSDS Manual. The role involves regular standing and walking, regular lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds independently, lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance or mechanical devices, and pushing up to 350 pounds in a wheelchair.

Requirements

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing; Registered Nurse preferred.
One year in a nursing leadership role.
BSL Certification.
Demonstrated interest in working with a senior population.
Ability to communicate effectively in the primary language of residents.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to interact courteously and in a friendly manner with guests, residents, and staff, and respond promptly to resident needs.
Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new applications.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regular standing and walking; frequent hand use, reaching, talking, and hearing; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance or mechanical devices; and pushing up to 350 pounds in a wheelchair.

Nice To Haves

Senior Living experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the community follows all federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to clinical care.
Collect, analyze, and report occurrence trends and develop and implement improvement plans when necessary.
Partner with the Administrator and other team members to analyze and maintain resident and team member health and safety.
Partner with the pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.
Provide clinical expertise to licensed nurses and assist with educational presentations as assigned by the Administrator.
Identify residents’ ongoing needs and services through the assessment and Service Plan process, including documentation when a resident’s health care status changes.
Oversee monthly updates and report pertinent changes to the responsible party.
Work with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential changes in service or medication levels.
Ensure resident service plans are updated as required by state regulations.
Participate in community awareness activities and community relations.
Communicate with residents’ families or responsible parties about changes in care or health concerns.
Inform the Business Office of fee changes related to care needs, when applicable.
Schedule clinical staff monthly and ensure adequate clinical supplies are available.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Supervise LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, and other assigned staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.