Director of Health and Wellness

Morada Senior Living•Marble Falls, TX

14h

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 ensures compliance with applicable clinical-care laws and regulations, monitors occurrence trends and improvement plans, and collaborates with the Administrator, pharmacy consultant, and other team members to support resident and staff health and safety. The position oversees assessments and service plans, tracks changes in residents’ health status, communicates with families or responsible parties, and coordinates clinical staffing and supplies. It also participates in community relations and a rotating on-call schedule. The position supervises LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, and other assigned staff to support consistently high-quality resident care. It is primarily an indoor role in a climate-controlled setting, with possible exposure to blood or body fluids, hazardous materials, infectious diseases, odors, and chemicals.

Requirements

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing; Registered Nurse preferred.
One year in a nursing leadership role.
BSL Certification.
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 understand and carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new applications.
Demonstrated interest in working with a senior population.
Ability to interact courteously and warmly with guests, residents, and staff and respond promptly to resident needs.
Ability to regularly stand and walk; frequently use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance from a second employee or mechanical devices.
Ability to push up to 350 pounds, such as a wheelchair.
Close and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

Senior Living experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the community follows 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.
Work with the pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.
Provide clinical expertise to licensed nurses.
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 status changes.
Oversee monthly updates and report pertinent changes to the responsible party.
Coordinate with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential changes in service or medication levels, when applicable.
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.
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.