Wellness Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN license in the community’s state.
• At least three years of experience in a Nurse Supervisor role.
• Two years of experience in geriatric nursing and/or a B.S. degree in nursing.
• At least two years of nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in professional organizations primarily focused on geriatrics.
• Memory Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise community-based licensed nursing staff (LPNs and RNs), Med Techs/CNAs when required by state regulation, lead caregiving employees, and potentially Resident Care staff.
• Assign and direct subordinates’ work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
• Train, supervise, and monitor employees in medication administration as allowed by the Nurse Practice Act, including auditing medication administration records.
• Provide ongoing training and education to resident care employees through classroom in-services and situation-specific training.
• Supervise maintenance of resident charts and review documentation completed by caregiving staff.
• Assess residents’ health, functional, and psychosocial status; initiate individualized service plans; manage and evaluate care; and support residents’ ability to remain in their environment.
• Manage resident healthcare and share relevant information with families and employees, including informing family members of scheduled appointments.
• Participate in pre-admission screening and ensure required admission documentation is completed, including nursing assessments and service plans; update assessments as required.
• Evaluate residents admitted to alternate care environments and maintain contact with their families with the intent of returning the resident to the community.
• Continually assess and observe residents’ physical and psychosocial needs and coordinate with other departments to provide proactive, quality care.
• Evaluate residents, document changes in condition, and notify the executive director, physician, and legally responsible party or family of the resident’s condition and reactions.
• Communicate with physicians about residents’ status and changes in condition; prepare residents for appointments, prepare Physician Visit Forms, and review and update resident charts.
• Facilitate continuity of care for residents receiving home health, hospice, and other third-party healthcare-related services.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Daily pay
• Extraordinary Rewards Program
• Fun, caring, inclusive work environment