Wellness Director

Compass Senior Living•Hood River, OR

13d

About The Position

The Wellness Director manages the operation of the Wellness Department, maintaining standards in elder care services, supervising and overseeing the department team, meeting financial and budgetary guidelines, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and procedures. The role directs elder service plans from move-in to move-out, including timely and accurate assessments and evaluations. It also leads quality assurance activities, including tracking and trending incidents and implementing corrections as required by state regulators. The director oversees staffing, training, work assignments, schedules, policies, and performance management. The role may include licensed nursing tasks and medication passes within the scope of practice permitted by state law, medication administration oversight, and coordination with third-party care providers. The director may act in the Administrator’s absence and is expected to maintain knowledge of applicable regulations and support community compliance.

Requirements

Licensed RN or LPN/LVN in good standing with the State Licensing Authority.
Relevant experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care settings.
Compassion, kindness, and collaboration skills when working with elders and their families.
Computer literacy and proficiency in learning specified online programs.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask in a team environment.
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and be goal-directed.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.
Good verbal communication and ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who speak English.
Meet health requirements specified by state and/or federal regulations.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Desire and talent to work with a high-functioning, empowered team.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, supervise, and assign duties to Wellness Department team members, with accountability for subordinate performance.
Create staffing schedules that meet state guidelines and account for time-off requests, overtime guidelines, and other schedule changes.
Communicate and enforce policies and procedures, and discipline or effectively recommend corrective and disciplinary action when appropriate.
Direct and coordinate elder service plans from move-in to move-out, completing assessments and evaluations accurately and on time as required by regulations and company policy.
Lead the Quality Assurance program, track and trend incidents, and implement corrections as required by state regulators.
Perform licensed nurse tasks and medication passes within the scope of practice allowed by state law.
Assist in coordinating elder care with third-party providers, including therapy, home healthcare, and hospice.
Supervise medication administration and/or assist with self-administration medication programs as required by state law.
Act in the Administrator’s absence if necessary.
Establish and adhere to financial goals and budgetary guidelines for the Wellness Department.
Keep current with state regulations and Nurse Practice Acts, and assist the community with compliance, including State, OSHA, and EPA requirements and company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Accrue vacation and sick time starting the first day.
401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
Financial wellness education program.
Wellness and fitness resources with savings discounts.
Early access pay options.
Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefit options for full-time team members.
Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Education reimbursement program.

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