Wellness Director/Director of Nursing - LPN or RN License

Grace Management•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Wellness Director oversees all aspects of the Wellness Department to ensure residents receive excellent physical and psychosocial care that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The role reports to the Executive Director and includes leadership of department associates, resident care coordination, medication-program oversight, regulatory compliance, training, and budget responsibilities. The position may provide on-call support for staffing assignments and questions. In the Executive Director’s absence, the Wellness Director has overall responsibility for the efficient operation of the residence.

Requirements

LPN or RN license is required; the posting also states that the employee must be a licensed nurse or certified to administer medications in the state of work.
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 the 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 around 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 is preferred.
Experience in an Assisted Living setting is preferred.
Dementia care experience is 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, schedule, and assign work to ensure 24/7 coverage; and promote interactive problem solving.
Provide on-call support for staffing assignments and questions as needed.
Liaise with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health-related service agencies.
Communicate professionally and tactfully with residents and families, including in sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Conduct pre-occupancy level-of-care evaluations and ensure ongoing evaluations and service plans are completed.
Direct and supervise the medication program, including medication 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 move-in documentation.
Investigate and document resident and associate incidents, identify safety hazards, and implement corrective action promptly.
Help maintain an environment that supports the safety and physical and emotional well-being of residents and associates.
Maintain and monitor resident charts to ensure required care and services are provided and state regulations are followed.
Follow up on dietary and pharmacy consultant recommendations.
Coordinate services with Home Health, Rehab, Lab, Podiatrist, and/or Hospice providers as needed.
Conduct new-associate orientation and coordinate and provide initial and ongoing in-service training.
Follow infection-control, bloodborne-pathogen, hazardous-communication, and other safety procedures.
Operate designated medical equipment, 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 budget guidelines.
Hold periodic wellness department meetings.
Assist with the residence’s marketing plan, including giving tours and conducting timely assessments of prospective residents.
Keep the Executive Director informed about resident conditions and changes, problems or concerns, incidents, and resident or family complaints.
Represent the residence to guests and visitors, and participate in and support the resident-centered activity program.
Share responsibility for resident care and services, collaborate with other departments, and participate in assigned projects or committees.
In the Executive Director’s absence, assume overall responsibility for efficient operation of the residence.
Perform other duties as requested.