Health and Wellness Director - (RN) Senior Living

Monarch Communities•Englishtown, NJ

9d•$116,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Health and Wellness Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the health and wellness department and participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating resident care. The role is responsible for department compliance, planning, assessments, direction, budgeting, staffing, and hands-on care in accordance with state regulations and company policies and procedures. The director monitors resident care plans and outcomes, leads and evaluates health and wellness associates, manages infection control and QAPI activities, and coordinates resident support services. The position reports to the Executive Director and has 24/7 on-call responsibilities, with occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty. The position is classified as exempt and salaried. The stated salary range is $116,000–$120,000 per year.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license. For Massachusetts and Pennsylvania communities, a current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license may be accepted as permitted by applicable state regulation.
Four or more years of supervisory experience in Senior Living, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, or Skilled Care.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, including Windows, Outlook, and Excel, and ability to learn new applications.
Able to work weekends and holidays.
Able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents, using proper body mechanics.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.

Responsibilities

Oversee all areas of the Health and Wellness department, including compliance, planning, assessments, directing, budgeting, staffing, and hands-on care.
Conduct thorough resident assessments.
Ensure resident care needs are met and maintained according to physician orders, state regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Monitor the progress and effectiveness of residents’ care plans through written progress notes and verbal communication with residents and associates.
Evaluate health and wellness associates’ skill competencies and overall performance.
Manage infection control and QAPI, including reporting, monitoring, and surveillance of communicable diseases and determining root-cause analysis of resident data and outcomes.
Complete nursing audits as needed, including medication carts, medication boxes and storage, and eMARS/TARS.
Implement training programs and in-services for associates in accordance with state regulations.
Provide ongoing leadership to Health and Wellness associates and ensure staffing levels and shift schedules operate effectively.
Hire, train, and mentor Wellness Nurses and Health and Wellness Team Members.
Coordinate ancillary support services for residents.
Inform physicians, families, and associates of changes in residents’ conditions and needs.
Maintain the department within staffing and supply budget guidelines.
Assist with nurse coverage as needed.
Fulfill 24/7 on-call responsibilities and provide occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty.
Attend scheduled in-service training.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.