Wellness Director/Director of Nursing - LPN or RN License

Grace Management•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

Palm Bay Memory Care is seeking a Wellness Director to oversee the Wellness Department and ensure residents receive excellent physical and psychosocial care that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The position reports to the Executive Director and supports a compassionate, resident-centered senior living community. The Wellness Director manages department quality, staffing, medication services, assessments, service plans, resident care coordination, regulatory compliance, training, safety, and budget matters. In the absence of the Executive Director, this role has overall responsibility for the efficient operation of the residence.

Requirements

LPN or RN license required; must be a licensed nurse or certified to administer medications in the state of employment.
Minimum certification to administer medications.
At least two years of experience in senior housing.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to a variety of people and personalities.
Initiative, judgment, and leadership skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Good physical health and freedom from communicable diseases.
Ability to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart throughout the residence are required.
Completion of drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and upon supervisor request.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Experience in an Assisted Living setting preferred.
Dementia care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assure quality across the wellness program, including medication management, service provision and documentation, physician orders, resident and family requests, assessments, and service plans.
Hire, supervise, motivate, and evaluate wellness department associates; plan and assign work to provide 24/7 coverage; and facilitate problem solving.
Provide on-call support for staffing assignments and questions as needed.
Coordinate with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health-related service agencies.
Conduct pre-occupancy level-of-care evaluations and ensure ongoing evaluations and service plans are completed.
Direct and supervise the medication program, including administration, and ensure medications have proper orders and labels.
Provide case management and coordinate interdisciplinary service plan meetings with residents and families as care needs change.
Coordinate move-ins and ensure timely completion of required documentation.
Investigate and document resident and associate incidents, identify safety hazards, and implement corrective action.
Maintain a safe environment that supports residents’ and associates’ physical and emotional well-being.
Monitor resident charts to ensure care is provided and state regulations are followed.
Follow up on dietary and pharmacy consultant recommendations and coordinate services such as Home Health, Rehab, Lab, Podiatrist, and Hospice as needed.
Conduct new associate orientation and coordinate and provide initial and ongoing in-service training.
Follow infection-control and workplace safety procedures, including applicable CDC and OSHA standards.
Operate designated medical equipment and office equipment, including copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
Monitor care staff proficiency and complete clinical skills competency evaluations.
Submit budget information and keep department expenses within approved guidelines.
Hold periodic wellness department meetings.
Assist with the residence’s marketing plan, including giving tours and conducting timely assessments of prospective residents.
Communicate with the Executive Director about resident conditions and changes, problems or concerns, incidents, and resident or family complaints.
Serve as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and visitors.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program and contribute to resident care as a team member.
Collaborate with associates in other departments and participate in assigned projects or committees.
In the Executive Director’s absence, assume overall responsibility for efficient residence operations.
Perform other duties as requested.