Director of Health and Wellness

Morada Senior Living - Waxahachie, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Waxahachie, TX

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Morada Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused senior living communities in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado. Our company, which was built on our 'Pillars of Excellence,' employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents. The position is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the health and well being of the residents within the community.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.