Wellness Director

American House Senior Living Communities•Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

American House Senior Living Communities is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dynamic Wellness Director to lead clinical and resident care operations in Assisted Living and Memory Care settings. The role oversees wellness services, manages the care team, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains a high quality of resident care. The ideal candidate is a licensed nurse with leadership experience, a passion for senior living, and a commitment to person-centered care. The Wellness Director leads resident assessments and care coordination, supports residents and families, develops and supervises the Wellness Department team, and oversees regulatory compliance and quality assurance. The role also partners with the Executive Director on budgets, staffing, equipment, and supplies; provides operational reporting; serves as Manager on Duty when the Executive Director is absent; and participates in after-hours and on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
At least 3 years of leadership or management experience in healthcare, senior living, assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, home health, or a related service environment.
Strong knowledge of gerontology, aging services, dementia care, and memory care best practices.
Experience with resident assessments, care plans, medication management, and regulatory compliance.
Reliable transportation for off-site resident assessments and evaluations.
Ability to provide 24/7 on-call clinical support as needed.
Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience working with Assisted Living and Memory Care communities.
Experience managing clinical teams in a senior living environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation, coordination, and delivery of resident wellness services.
Conduct resident assessments and determine appropriate levels of care for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.
Complete pre-admission assessments in community, home, hospital, or healthcare settings.
Coordinate resident and family care conferences and act as the primary clinical liaison among residents, families, physicians, and staff.
Monitor resident health status and coordinate continuity of care with healthcare providers and community partners.
Participate in community tours and support the sales process by discussing clinical services and resident care needs.
Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and supervise Wellness Department team members.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching, development, and accountability.
Promote employee engagement through recognition, staff appreciation, and retention efforts.
Ensure staff maintain required licensure, certifications, and competencies.
Oversee medication administration training and competency validation.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing senior living communities.
Oversee incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and mandatory reporting requirements.
Monitor infection control, workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs.
Ensure accurate medication management practices and documentation.
Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in resident and employee matters.
Partner with the Executive Director on departmental budgets, staffing plans, equipment, and supply needs.
Provide regular reports on clinical operations, staffing, compliance, and resident care outcomes.
Serve as Manager on Duty when the Executive Director is absent.
Participate in after-hours and on-call responsibilities to support resident care needs.