Regional Director Wellness - VA and MD

Foundry Commercial•Charlottesville, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Spring Arbor Senior Living is seeking an experienced Regional Director of Wellness (RN) to support our communities throughout Virginia and Maryland. This role is ideal for a clinical leader who thrives on variety, enjoys mentoring teams, and doesn't mind being on the road. The ideal candidate is a 'road warrior' energized by traveling between communities, building relationships, solving challenges, and helping clinical teams succeed. The Director of Quality and Education is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing support of quality management and educational initiatives across Spring Arbor communities. This involves travel to all communities and active engagement with all levels of Senior Living operations.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Registered Nurse with an active license in NC, VA, and/or MD.
Minimum of 2 years of geriatric nursing experience, including dementia/Alzheimer's.
At least 3 years of management experience in a similar environment.
Experience with and a passion for working with seniors.
Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others.
Ability to work well with others and promote a team attitude.
Geriatric assessment and medication management skills and ability to demonstrate and instruct the same.
Knowledge of OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations and ability to demonstrate and instruct the same.
Knowledge of Spring Arbor SL policies and standards and ability to demonstrate and instruct the same.
Ability to establish effective and non-threatening community audit and educational experiences.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities, adapting to changing needs and conditions.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Dependable.

Nice To Haves

This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assist communities in planning and utilizing education programs and in-service schedules to ensure team members are adequately prepared for their roles and to maintain compliance with federal and state training regulations.
Conduct or oversee annual full internal quality audits in each community to identify deficiencies in advance of state surveys.
Conduct or oversee routine mini (focused area) internal audits during community visits to identify new educational needs.
Support resident retention objectives by collaborating with community management to identify and address issues and opportunities.
Support and encourage Spring Arbor Wellness initiatives.
Reinforce the company Mission, Brand Promises, and Values during each community visit or communication.
Collaborate with Senior Director Q&E and Regional Directors to understand specific community needs and challenges and identify opportunities for positive impact.
Participate in the interview process for new department heads, particularly Resident Care Coordinator and Cottage Care Coordinator, as requested.
Demonstrate excellent customer service in all interactions with residents, families, team members, visitors, and the medical community. Provide feedback to community management on 'first impression' and 'ongoing impressions' of the community.
Interpret and communicate new regulatory standards related to resident care and services in conjunction with the Senior Director Q&E and Regional Directors.
Assist with updates and maintenance of P&P and Operational Manuals as needed.
Interact with State regulatory personnel as needed to clarify issues or seek guidance.
Participate in company meetings as requested.
Analyze data and prepare reports as needed or requested.
Participate in industry-related seminars to enhance personal knowledge and improve work performance.
Perform other related duties as needed.