LPN Director of Nursing $90-96k (Full Time)

University Living•Ann Arbor, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Arrow Senior Living is hiring a full-time Wellness Director at University Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The role oversees resident care and the Wellness department, ensuring care is appropriate, high quality, and delivered in accordance with community policies, state guidelines, regulations, and law. The Wellness Director supervises, trains, motivates, and builds the Wellness staff; oversees care companions and medication technicians; coordinates medication management; and maintains department compliance and budget. The position includes resident assessments and needs appraisals, maintaining accurate resident charts and service plans, documenting and reviewing shift notes, recording physician orders, monitoring residents’ physical, mental, and emotional changes, responding to medical emergencies, and coordinating medical appointments. The Wellness Director works with residents and families during admissions, helps ensure rooms are ready for new residents, maintains relationships with healthcare providers and physicians, and collaborates with the Resident Services Director on activities. The role reports regularly to the Executive Director and participates in strategic planning and community surveys. The Director implements general staff training, medication training, and dementia-specific orientation and training in conjunction with the Memory Care Director. The position also requires reporting suspected elder abuse, mistreatment, or neglect in accordance with policies and procedures. The posted salary is $90,000–$96,000, with eligibility for up to $4,000 in annual performance-based bonuses. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a Manager on Duty weekend rotation from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of employment.
At least two years of experience in resident care in assisted living.
Thorough working knowledge of current care standards and regulations.
Experience providing hands-on care to memory-impaired residents.
Ability to maintain and update effective service plans.
Ability to supervise care staff.
Comprehensive working knowledge of current medication regulations and law.
Knowledge of requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to residents.
Ability to communicate with physicians, pharmacies, families, and community staff.
Must be in good health and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks; health must be verified by a physician’s screening within the specified employment timeframe.
Must demonstrate freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis within seven days of employment.
Must be cleared by the DOJ and FBI before initially being present in the facility.
Must have a clean driving record in accordance with the insurance carrier’s policy.

Responsibilities

Direct and maintain exceptional quality of care for residents.
Provide oversight, training, motivation, and team building for Wellness staff.
Provide service to residents, families, and visitors with dignity and respect.
Oversee departmental compliance and budget and ensure the department follows state guidelines and Arrow policies.
Oversee care companions and medication technicians and coordinate medication management.
Ensure appropriate care is delivered in accordance with community policy, regulation, and law.
Chart resident notes, review end-of-shift notes, record new or changed physician orders, and maintain accurate resident charts.
Maintain healthcare-provider relations and develop positive working relationships with physicians.
Perform resident assessments and appraisals of resident needs according to established protocols.
Respond to medical emergencies and monitor and record residents’ physical, mental, and emotional changes.
Assist with scheduling medical appointments and maintain a current medical appointment calendar.
Work with the Resident Services Director to implement appropriate activities.
Report regularly to the Executive Director with status reports and participate in strategic planning.
Implement general staff training, medication training, and dementia-specific orientation and training in conjunction with the Memory Care Director.
Train staff using appropriate training materials.
Participate in community surveys.
Meet with families and residents during admissions and ensure rooms are ready for new residents.
Report suspected or evident elder abuse, mistreatment, or neglect as outlined in policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Company 401(k) match of 100% up to the first 3%, fully vested upon enrollment.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Disability insurance for full-time employees.
Employee assistance program.
Weekly employee recognition program.
Life insurance for full-time employees.
Paid time off; full-time employees accrue up to 115 hours annually.
Tuition reimbursement after 90 days for full-time and part-time employees.
Employee referral program.
Complimentary meal each shift.
Daily Pay option.
Direct deposit.
Up to $4,000 in annual performance-based bonuses.
Promotion-from-within opportunities.