Health and Wellness Director

The Kensington in Fort Madison • Fort Madison, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health & Wellness Director (RN or LPN) leads wellness operations at The Kensington, an Agemark Senior Living community in Fort Madison, Iowa. The role oversees resident care and clinical services, develops and supports the care team, and works with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community leadership to deliver coordinated, person-centered care. The director partners with the Executive Director on admissions, quality improvement, and community operations. The position is full-time and includes some weekends and participation in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Iowa RN or LPN license.
• At least one year of experience working with older adults.
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong understanding of resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR/eMAR), clinical documentation, and quality assurance.
• Sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to handle changing priorities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, employees, and healthcare partners.
• Availability to work days, some weekends, participate in an on-call rotation, and assist with after-hours needs.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience working with older adults.
• Experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily wellness operations and recruit, coach, and develop care staff.
• Build a positive, accountable team culture.
• Oversee resident assessments, individualized care plans, clinical services, pre-move-in evaluations, and evaluations following changes in condition.
• Maintain care standards, oversee EHR/eMAR documentation, conduct quality audits, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor medication ordering, storage, administration, and documentation.
• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, healthcare providers, and community leadership to provide coordinated, person-centered care.
• Monitor changes in resident conditions, identify risks, and ensure appropriate interventions and follow-up.
• Provide clinical education, mentorship, performance feedback, and training; support employee engagement and retention.
• Oversee wellness schedules, coordinate coverage, and align staffing with resident care needs.
• Partner with the Executive Director on admissions, quality improvement, and community operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision options, plus employer-paid life insurance.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1.
• Professional growth, training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Support from experienced regional and corporate teams.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential emotional, financial, and legal support.
• DailyPay access to earned wages.
• Employee discounts and additional perks.
• Recognition and employee referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed