Director of Health and Wellness
About The Position
The primary purpose of the Director of Health and Wellness, under the supervision of the Regional Director of Nursing and Executive Director, is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The position is responsible for direct resident care; hiring, training, developing, evaluating, and supervising the nursing department on all shifts; scheduling; and personnel problem solving. The position is charged with responsibility to ensure that the highest quality of care is delivered consistently to the resident population.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; minimum of 5 years of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior experience managing staff and working in a long-term care and/or assisted living setting preferred
- Experience with the applicable state Survey Rules & Regulations, Medicare and Medicaid
Responsibilities
- Serves the residents as a member of the direct care team, while leading co-workers in gaining exceptional skills, dedication and compassion
- Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services in the nursing department
- Attends and prepares monthly staff meetings arranging or providing educational in-services for staff
- Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained.
- Serve as a point of contact, advocate, and informational resource for residents, family, care team, and community
- Assists with admission of new residents
- Perform general office functions related to PointClickCare entries, time keeping, and payroll processing.
- Promotes a safe and clean environment
- Assures that all equipment is clean and functional and reports any malfunctions to supervisor
- Reviews care plans daily to ensure provision of appropriate care
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident information and ensures resident privacy
- Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents
- Understands and reviews the community's Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guidelines
- Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
- Assists families and other visitors as needed
- Promotes and exemplifies the Priority Life Care mission and values at all times
Benefits
- Competitive wages and PTO
- Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
- A full range of health plans - including vision and dental!
- SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!
- Special pay rates on holidays
- $10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
- Family planning and support services through Maven
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement savings plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee referral bonuses
- On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
- Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
