Director of Health and Wellness
About The Position
The Director of Health and Wellness plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Nursing Department’s overall operation under the supervision of the Regional Director of Nursing and Executive Director, in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The role is responsible for direct resident care and for hiring, training, developing, evaluating, and supervising nursing department staff across all shifts, as well as scheduling and personnel problem solving. The Director ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality care to residents. The position also leads and supports the care team, monitors staffing and service quality and cost-effectiveness, helps coordinate resident admissions, reviews care plans, and serves as a contact and resource for residents, families, staff, and the community. The role includes office functions such as PointClickCare entries, timekeeping, and payroll processing, and requires maintaining resident privacy and promoting a safe, clean environment and resident independence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least five years of previous long-term care experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with applicable state survey rules and regulations, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience managing staff and working in a long-term care and/or assisted living setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct resident care and lead coworkers in developing exceptional skills, dedication, and compassion.
- Evaluate the quality and cost-effectiveness of nursing department staffing and services.
- Attend and prepare monthly staff meetings, and arrange or provide educational in-services.
- Identify staff development and training needs and ensure staff obtain training.
- Serve as a point of contact, advocate, and informational resource for residents, families, the care team, and the community.
- Assist with admissions of new residents.
- Perform office functions related to PointClickCare entries, timekeeping, and payroll processing.
- Promote a safe and clean environment.
- Ensure equipment is clean and functional, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is provided.
- Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and ensure resident privacy.
- Promote and support residents’ greatest possible degree of independence.
- Understand and review the community’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guidelines.
- Comply with applicable state, federal, and other healthcare and safety standards.
- Assist families and other visitors as needed.
- Promote and exemplify Priority Life Care’s mission and values.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and PTO.
- Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program.
- Health plans, including vision and dental.
- SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost.
- Special pay rates on holidays.
- Company-paid $10,000 life insurance.
- Family planning and support services through Maven.
- Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- On-demand wages via ZayZoon.
- Rewards based on years of service and the PLC Employee of the Year Award.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
