Director of Health & Wellness

Director of Health & Wellness Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate nursing professional to join our team. In the Director of Health & Wellness role, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating resident care while ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide nursing services in accordance with state and federal regulations. Conduct pre-admission assessments for potential residents. Maintain compliance with personnel policies and community procedures. Assist in emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures. Perform resident assessments and update care plans as needed.

Assist residents with scheduling medical, dental, and laboratory appointments. Administer and document medications, ensuring adherence to the five rights of medication administration. Provide medical treatments as ordered by physicians. Monitor and support restorative nursing programs. Observe residents and report changes in condition to appropriate personnel.

Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and healthcare team members. Assist residents with nutritional and hydration needs. Maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents. Respond promptly to resident call lights and emergency calls from Independent Living. Participate in staff training, quality assurance, and risk management programs.

Maintain confidentiality of resident health information. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Supervisory Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director and operates with a high level of independence. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates nursing staff. Conducts performance reviews and takes disciplinary actions as necessary.

Qualifications

LPN license required. At least 5 years of experience in long-term care or a related field. Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university, with major work in related field. Skills & Abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work compassionately with elderly residents.

Knowledge of nursing practices, senior care regulations, and medical procedures. Strong leadership and motivational abilities. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted. Ability to assist in resident transfers using appropriate equipment.

Must have normal eyesight (or corrective lenses), three-dimensional vision, and color recognition. Must be able to hear, communicate clearly, and follow verbal instructions. Work Environment: Well-lit and ventilated facility with occasional exposure to dust, fumes, odors, and noise. May encounter emotionally distressed residents or visitors.

Occasional weekend, evening, or extended hours required. Potential exposure to communicable diseases. #INDHPFM