Director of Health and Wellness

Senior Lifestyle•Oak Brook, IL

About The Position

The Director of Health and Wellness directs the Health and Wellness Program and ensures that Senior Lifestyle standards and state requirements for resident care are met. The role oversees care delivery to Assisted Living residents, directs nursing and other assisted living staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages the clinical budget. The Director serves as a liaison among residents, families, and staff and coordinates care conferences with the Executive Director. The position evaluates resident care needs, oversees assessments and service plans, provides staff training, and manages staffing schedules and daily assignments. It also requires 24/7 on-call clinical support and may require driving to a prospective resident’s home or another healthcare setting to conduct an assessment. The stated salary range is $100,000–$120,000.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Experience managing a clinical team in a senior living or hospital setting.
Maintain continuing education units (CEUs) and other state requirements for the position.
Ability to manage multiple high-level tasks, including staff scheduling, care-conference scheduling, and professional communication with staff and families.
Experience managing and developing complex teams.
Experience with EMR/EHR clinical documentation systems.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Organized, self-aware, and able to manage time effectively.
Technology savvy and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Able to maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Directly oversee care delivery to Assisted Living residents to ensure emotional, physical, psychological, and safety needs are met.
Coordinate resident and family care conferences with the Executive Director and serve as a liaison among residents, families, and staff.
Work with residents, families, and staff to ensure residents are at appropriate levels of care.
Manage labor costs, supplies, and other clinical-budget line items.
Monitor documentation systems to ensure assessment and service-plan reviews meet regulatory timeframes and resident needs are addressed.
Write and review resident assessments, evaluations, and care plans with appropriate staff.
Assess and evaluate prospective Assisted Living residents, including in their homes or other healthcare settings when necessary.
Schedule and conduct new-resident orientation for all Assisted Living residents.
Provide, plan, schedule, and monitor staff training programs and in-services, including required statutory or regulatory training.
Attend required training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Manage and coordinate nursing and other Assisted Living staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.
Oversee or complete monthly staff schedules and daily assignments.
Promote a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and encouraging safe work practices.
Ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements, including mandatory state reporting.
Ensure concern and incident reports are completed and filed, and that appropriate follow-up is conducted.
Assist with or perform mock surveys.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers while following company policies, standards, and procedures.
Provide 24/7 on-call clinical support.
Perform other duties as assigned.