Health and Wellness Director (LPN) Assisted Living

Silver Creek Assisted Living•Joplin, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Silver Creek Assisted Living, a 25-unit community in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking an LPN to lead clinical services in its Assisted Living and Memory Care community. The Health & Wellness Director oversees nursing services and provides clinical supervision and leadership while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and Americare standards. The role works collaboratively with community leadership and interdisciplinary teams on assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development, helping foster a safe, home-like environment and support resident and team-member well-being.

Requirements

Current state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Proven nursing leadership experience; assisted living, memory care, or long-term care experience is preferred.
Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capability.
Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on clinical oversight.
Sound judgment, organization, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work closely with staff, administrators, residents, and families.
Passion for senior care and dedication to supporting residents’ quality of life.
Alignment with Americare’s Mission, Vision, Home Town Hospitality philosophy, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers; push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs.; and maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Nursing leadership experience in assisted living, memory care, or long-term care.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services.
Implement, maintain, and revise nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures as needed.
Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff, including LPNs, CNAs, and other care team members.
Collaborate with community administrators to ensure staff receive required orientation, training, and ongoing education.
Conduct regular resident assessments and ensure required documentation is accurate and up to date.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Americare regulations.
Manage medication systems to support regulatory compliance and resident safety.
Support quality assurance by maintaining community standards and assisting with inspections.
Promote a safe, respectful, and home-like environment for residents.