Director of Health and Wellness - RN

Allegro Senior Living•Grinnell, IA

About The Position

Windsor Manor Grinnell is seeking an RN to lead health and wellness at its 40-bed Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Grinnell, Iowa. The role, also described as Resident Care Director (RCD), oversees day-to-day Assisted Living activities, including resident services, associate management, general administration, and physical maintenance. The RCD is responsible for delivering excellent resident services in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with the goal of achieving a deficiency-free survey. The role also supports high occupancy and resident and associate satisfaction in alignment with community goals. The Director creates and maintains individualized resident service plans, helps the team stay informed about residents’ activities of daily living needs, identifies ongoing needs that support resident wellbeing, and ensures appropriate staffing through scheduling. The position works closely with the Assistant Resident Care Director and/or Memory Care Program Director and communicates with residents, families, and health care providers to address concerns and find solutions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
At least two years of experience in Long Term Care, Assisted Living, or equivalent geriatric care, with Assisted Living training and demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
At least one year of supervisory nursing experience.
Licensed RN or LPN in good standing with the state licensing agency, as required by state regulations.
Must pass a criminal background screening.
Must adhere to the company Drug Free Workplace policy; associates are subject to the policy.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company Fleet Safety standards.
Must meet and maintain company driving eligibility and insurability requirements; driving is an essential function and a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day Assisted Living activities, including resident services, associate management, general administration, and physical maintenance.
Provide resident services in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, supporting a deficiency-free survey.
Create individualized Assisted Living service plans with input from Resident Assistants and update them according to policy and as needed.
Ensure the team maintains current knowledge of residents’ activities of daily living needs and requirements.
Identify residents’ ongoing needs to maintain the highest level of wellbeing.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels through effective scheduling and maintain department staffing schedules using the electronic payroll system.
Work closely and communicate daily with the Assistant Resident Care Director and/or Memory Care Program Director to manage the department and ensure continuity of resident care and services.
Communicate with families, residents, and appropriate health care providers about concerns and collaborate to find solutions.
Support high occupancy and high resident and associate satisfaction in alignment with community goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.