Wellness Director (LPN/RN) | Director of Nursing | Assisted Living
About The Position
American House Senior Living is hiring an experienced Wellness Director (LPN or RN) to lead the clinical team and oversee resident health services in an assisted living community. The role oversees resident care, leads and develops the Wellness team, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with residents, families, physicians, and community leadership to deliver exceptional care. The Wellness Director leads clinical operations, completes resident assessments, oversees medication administration and management, and coordinates care with healthcare providers. The position also recruits and develops team members, supports staffing and performance management, leads compliance and quality programs, manages the department budget, and works with executive and regional leadership to support community success.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience in healthcare.
- Experience supervising clinical teams.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of gerontology and senior care.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, or Senior Living.
- Experience with state surveys, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead all clinical operations for the Wellness Department and ensure residents receive exceptional, person-centered care.
- Complete resident assessments before move-in and as needed.
- Oversee medication administration and medication management.
- Coordinate care with physicians, hospitals, home health, hospice, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers.
- Serve as the primary clinical contact for residents and their families.
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop Wellness team members; build a positive, accountable, collaborative team culture.
- Conduct performance evaluations and ongoing coaching.
- Ensure staff maintain required licenses, certifications, and mandatory education.
- Develop staffing schedules to support quality resident care.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies.
- Lead infection prevention, medication safety, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs.
- Oversee the Medication Aide program, including delegation, competency validation, and supervision.
- Investigate resident concerns, incidents, and grievances and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and resident records.
- Manage the Wellness Department budget and ensure adequate staffing, supplies, and clinical equipment.
- Partner with the Executive Director and Regional Leadership to support community success.
- Prepare reports and communicate department updates to leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
- Leadership role with opportunities for career advancement.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Meaningful work that positively impacts seniors and their families.
- Collaborative, mission-driven culture.
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing clinical team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
