Health and Wellness Director
About The Position
Astoria Senior Living, an Agemark Senior Living community in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a compassionate Health & Wellness Director to lead its wellness team and deliver personalized, resident-centered care. The director is expected to be present and approachable, set a standard for compassionate care, and help create a strong, accountable team focused on resident safety, dignity, and independence. The role oversees nursing services, resident assessments and admissions, individualized service plans, care coordination, medication practices, documentation, and compliance with Nebraska regulations, licensing requirements, and community standards. The director communicates with residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, and healthcare partners; monitors residents’ changing conditions and responds to needs and emergencies; and collaborates with other department leaders. The position also involves staff supervision, scheduling, coaching, training, performance oversight, and participation in Manager on Duty rotations as needed. This is a full-time leadership position in a 24/7 senior living environment. The director must be able to support evenings, weekends, and Manager on Duty responsibilities as needed. The role offers performance bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, paid time off accruing from the first day of employment, DailyPay, employer-paid life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, professional development and advancement opportunities, support for certifications and licensure, employee recognition and referral programs, and employee discounts and perks.
Requirements
- Active Nebraska LPN or RN license.
- At least 1 year of experience in senior living, assisted living, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of medications, resident assessments, care planning, and senior healthcare needs.
- Clear communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, employees, and healthcare providers.
- Sound judgment and confidence assessing situations, solving problems, and making thoughtful decisions.
- Organizational and technology skills, including comfort with documentation, deadlines, electronic health records, and day-to-day technology.
- Flexibility and dependability to support the needs of a 24/7 senior living environment, including evenings, weekends, and Manager on Duty responsibilities as needed.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example and set the standard for compassionate, resident-centered care.
- Supervise, coach, schedule, and develop wellness employees while promoting teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
- Oversee resident assessments, admissions, individualized service plans, and ongoing care coordination.
- Build relationships and maintain open communication with residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, and healthcare partners.
- Oversee nursing services, documentation, and care practices to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance.
- Supervise medication management and administration practices to promote safe and accurate handling.
- Monitor changes in resident conditions, identify potential concerns, and implement proactive care and safety plans.
- Respond to resident needs, concerns, and emergencies and ensure appropriate follow-up and communication.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure wellness practices meet Nebraska regulations, licensing requirements, and community standards.
- Collaborate with department leaders and oversee staff performance and training.
- Participate in Manager on Duty rotations as needed.
Benefits
- Performance bonus opportunities based on performance.
- Comprehensive benefits with multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, and additional voluntary coverage.
- Paid time off accrues from the first day of employment.
- DailyPay access to earned wages.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities.
- Support for certifications and licensure.
- Employee recognition programs and referral bonuses.
- Employee discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
