Director of Health and Wellness

Senior Lifestyle•Auburn, ME

About The Position

The Director of Health and Wellness directs the Health and Wellness Program and ensures that Senior Lifestyle standards and state requirements for resident care are met. The role oversees care delivery to Assisted Living residents, directs nursing and other assisted living staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages the clinical budget. The Director coordinates with residents, families, the Executive Director, and staff to support appropriate levels of care and meet residents’ emotional, physical, psychological, and safety needs. The role also provides 24/7 on-call clinical support.

Requirements

Experience managing a clinical team in a senior living or hospital setting.
Current LPN/LVN or RN license.
Maintain continuing education units (CEUs) and other state requirements for the position.
Ability to manage multiple high-level tasks, including staff scheduling, care conference scheduling, and professional communication with staff and families.
Experience managing and developing complex teams.
Experience with EMR/EHR clinical documentation systems.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to drive to prospective residents' homes or other healthcare settings when needed to perform assessments.

Responsibilities

Oversee delivery of care to Assisted Living residents and ensure their emotional, physical, psychological, and safety needs are met.
Coordinate resident and family care conferences with the Executive Director and serve as a liaison among residents, families, and staff.
Work with residents, families, and staff to ensure residents are at appropriate levels of care.
Manage labor costs, supplies, and other clinical budget line items.
Monitor documentation systems to ensure regulatory deadlines for reviewing assessments and service plans are met and resident needs are addressed.
Write and review resident assessments, evaluations, and care plans with appropriate staff.
Assess and evaluate prospective residents for Assisted Living level of care, including at their homes or other healthcare settings when necessary.
Schedule and conduct new resident orientations for Assisted Living residents.
Provide, plan, schedule, and monitor staff training and in-services, including required statutory or regulatory training.
Attend required training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Manage and coordinate nursing and other assisted living staff, and communicate relevant resident health and safety information.
Oversee or complete monthly staff schedules and daily assignments.
Promote a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and encouraging safe work practices.
Ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements, including mandatory reporting to the State.
Ensure concern and incident reports are completed and filed, and that appropriate follow-up is conducted.
Assist with or conduct mock surveys.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers while following company policies, standards, and procedures.
Provide 24/7 on-call clinical support.
Perform other duties as assigned.