Wellness Director (LPN) – Assisted Living

Spring Oak Senior Living•Petersburg, VA

2d•$68,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Oak Senior Living at Tri-Cities is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as the Wellness Director for their assisted living community in Petersburg, VA. This is a hands-on clinical leadership role for an LPN passionate about resident care, team development, medication management, regulatory compliance, and creating a warm, supportive environment for seniors. The Wellness Director reports directly to the Executive Director and collaborates with regional and corporate clinical leadership to ensure quality care, strong communication, and efficient day-to-day clinical operations.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Virginia required.
At least 2 years of nursing leadership, supervisory, or management experience required.
Strong knowledge of resident assessments, care planning, medication management, clinical documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, and outside providers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assisted living, senior living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, or residential care strongly preferred.
Experience with eMAR or EHR systems preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, coach, and support CNAs, CMAs, medication aides, caregivers, and personal care staff.
Oversee resident assessments, service plans, care plans, and wellness services.
Conduct and oversee resident assessments, including assessments for prospective and new residents, and help determine appropriate care needs, service plans, and readiness for move-in.
Manage eMAR documentation, medication administration oversight, pharmacy coordination, and medication-related compliance.
Monitor resident changes in condition and ensure proper follow-up, documentation, and communication.
Ensure compliance with Virginia assisted living regulations, HIPAA, infection control standards, and company policies.
Coordinate care with physicians, hospitals, hospice, home health, rehabilitation providers, pharmacies, and families.
Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management for the care team.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and prepare for surveys, audits, and state inspections.
Monitor resident safety, incident reports, fall management, infection control, and quality assurance.
Participate in the required on-call rotation and respond to clinical concerns or emergencies as needed.