Wellness Director (RN or LPN)

Unique Homes & Lumber•Washington, IL

2d•$0 - $75,000

About The Position

The Wellness Director oversees resident services in an assisted living and memory care community. The role supervises, develops, and schedules resident services staff; manages resident assessments, service plans, medication systems, safety plans, and personal care; and ensures the department operates within budget and complies with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations. The director serves as a point of contact for resident-care issues and works with residents, families, physicians, staff, department heads, and the Executive Director. The position may include administering medication, providing activities-of-daily-living assistance, covering staffing needs, and driving a company vehicle when required by the community. The role also supports training, quality reviews, hospitality, leasing, sales, and community and professional relationships.

Requirements

Registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN), licensed to practice as required by state regulations.
Experience in direct patient care and assessment or observation of clinical conditions.
Experience recruiting, training, and managing people in the healthcare field.
Experience at department-head level in assisted living or a related industry.
CPR certification and knowledge of basic first aid.
Experience coordinating educational events.
Successfully complete company medication management training and all company-specified training programs.
Complete state-required training to maintain licensure or certification.
Able to work flexible hours to meet position demands.
Available to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Supervise, develop, and schedule resident services staff according to company policies, procedures, and standards.
Establish and maintain a medication system compliant with applicable state, federal, and company requirements.
Perform resident assessments and reassessments to determine needs and establish appropriate service plans.
Manage daily routines, safety plans, and personal care for individuals with memory loss.
Operate the department within budget and in accordance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
Complete Quality Enhancement reviews to assess compliance with state regulations and company policies.
Act as a contact for resident-care issues within the community.
Ensure adherence to company policy, State Health and Safety Codes, and federal regulations for assisted living communities.
Supervise and schedule staff, and provide staffing coverage when needed.
Administer medications as permitted by state-specific guidelines when required.
Provide activities-of-daily-living assistance to residents as needed.
Provide orientation and training to new assisted living staff and ongoing training to current staff.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with residents, families, department heads, resident services staff, and the Executive Director as needed.
Support hospitality, leasing, and sales processes by promoting a positive image of the company.
Deliver and attend required training for the director and employee partners.
Maintain positive relationships with residents’ families and physicians.
Maintain active community and professional ties.
Drive a company vehicle from the community to social and other destinations if required by the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.