Director of Health and Wellness

Morningside of Gastonia•Charlotte, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living proudly serves thousands of residents and families offering a full range of lifestyle and care options including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite. With a foundation rooted in purpose, hospitality, and connection, TerraBella fosters communities where both residents and Team Members thrive. As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in America, TerraBella communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At TerraBella, culture, growth, and heart define who we are. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career. TerraBella Senior Living of Gastonia is located in the growing Gastonia community with convenient access from Charlotte, this leadership role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors while enjoying an easy commute from the city's larger metropolitan area. As the Assisted Living Director of Health and Wellness, you'll lead a dedicated clinical team, build meaningful relationships with residents and families, and help shape a culture of compassionate, high-quality care. It's an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing leader seeking professional growth, work-life balance, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Requirements

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing; Registered Nurse preferred
One (1) year in a nursing leadership role
Senior Living experience preferred.
BSL Certification
Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.
Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
Responds promptly to resident needs.

Nice To Haves

Senior Living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides overall leadership and management of the health and well being of the residents within the community.
Ensures that community follows all federal, state, local laws and regulations as it pertains to clinical care.
Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting occurrence trends, and if necessary, develop/implement improvement plans.
Partners with Administrator and other team members to analyze and maintain all resident and team member health safety.
Partners with pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.
Responsible for clinical expertise of licensed nurses.
Assists with educational presentations as assigned by administrator.
Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/ Service Plan process including documentation for residents with a change in health care status.
Responsible for overseeing the completion of the monthly updates and reporting any pertinent changes to the responsible party.
Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential change in service/medication levels if applicable.
Ensures the resident’s service plan is updated as indicated by state regulations.
Participates in community awareness activities and community relations.
Maintains communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns.
Informs the Business Office of fee changes related to care needs, if applicable.
Schedules clinical staff on a monthly basis.
Ensures adequate clinical supplies are available.
Participates in a rotating on-call schedule.
Provides supervision to LPNs and Certified Nursing Assistants and others as assigned to assure delivery of consistently high quality care to residents.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.