SNF Resident Wellness Director (RN)

Watercrest Senior Living•San Antonio, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Park San Antonio is now hiring for a SNF Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing to join their team! The perfect fit for this role would be a strong, knowledgeable individual skilled in effective servant leadership principles, provision of care practices, resident rights, and Florida regulations. We are looking for a great team player, listener and communicator who can partner and lead effectively our associates, residents, families, etc! Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services and the well-being of our residents/patients. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services. The SNF Resident Wellness Director is responsible for overseeing the well-being of all residents/pateints living in the community along with ensuring all state regulations are being met. The Resident Wellness Director conducts assessments of new and current residents and oversees the medication management program. The SNF Resident Wellness Director also ensures the community has a diverse staff with skills and licensing appropriate to meet the needs of the residents.

Requirements

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts
Able to manage revenue and expense budget
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
High School Diploma or equivalent
Registered Nurse
Minimum Two (2) years in the senior living environment
Strong leadership skills with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in supervising and management
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members
Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Work in all areas of the community
Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection
Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
Follow Safety Policy & Procedures
Active RN License

Responsibilities

Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
Conducts resident/patient evaluations in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations and Watercrest policies and procedures
Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of medication, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure
Responsible for ensuring medications are placed on the MOR in a timely manner
Periodically, or as mandated, reviews compliance for those that self-administer medications
Assure that the wellness team is familiar with the residents’/patients individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident/patient services in an effective, professional and sensitive manner
Monitors resident wellness care for compliance with state and federal regulations
Monitors and maintains vital statistics as required
Makes recommendations for quality improvement, infection control and department enhancements
Ensures in house ancillary services, such as x-rays, podiatry, dental, eye care, psych visits etc. are scheduled and the appropriate follow up is completed
Monitors and reviews daily charting by licensed staff
Maintains / monitors care plans for all residents/patients
Conducts training classes, on-the-job training and orientation programs for all associates
Review direct report associate time punches in payroll system as necessary
Process bi-weekly payroll for department associates
Participate in the recruitment and selection of wellness associates
Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families and guests
Completes and/or monitors incident and accident reports
Participates in meetings with third party providers regularly
Performs other related essential duties as assigned