Director of Health and Wellness New

Job Title: 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.