Director of Wellness

Juniper Communities•Bensalem, PA

5d•$90,000

About The Position

Juniper Communities is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status Role: Integral part of the team that manages the day-to-day operations of the Wellness component of the community. Perform continuous, ongoing supervision of all wellness department team members, including but not limited to recruiting, retaining, training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, scheduling and evaluating; establishes and builds rapport among team members to facilitate teamwork. Observe patients/residents under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications, etc.; Monitor and record vital signs; Administers prescribed medications, injections, wound care, collect lab samples and other basic medical care tasks; Provides assistance as necessary with activities of daily living Coordinates and implements regularly scheduled wellness meetings; ensures compliance of Wellness Department relative to federal, state, local and company regulations and policies Maintain liaison role by ensuring effective communication with other members of the team, residents, families and medical professionals Responsible for reporting on operation of Wellness Department to ensure continuity of care; keeping department on budget within established guidelines and submits recommendations for budget completion, equipment and supplies

Requirements

RN (Required)
Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures
Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
Perfect physical condition and stamina

Nice To Haves

BLS Certification (Preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the Wellness component of the community
Supervise all wellness department team members (recruiting, retaining, training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, scheduling and evaluating)
Establish and build rapport among team members to facilitate teamwork
Observe patients/residents under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications, etc.
Monitor and record vital signs
Administer prescribed medications, injections, wound care, collect lab samples and other basic medical care tasks
Provide assistance as necessary with activities of daily living
Coordinate and implement regularly scheduled wellness meetings
Ensure compliance of Wellness Department relative to federal, state, local and company regulations and policies
Maintain liaison role by ensuring effective communication with other members of the team, residents, families and medical professionals
Report on operation of Wellness Department to ensure continuity of care
Keep department on budget within established guidelines and submits recommendations for budget completion, equipment and supplies