Wellness Director LPN

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

Do you love to take good care of people and do it with a smile? Do you have a strong passion for the well-being of our senior population? Then welcome to the Elevated Estates family

The Health & Wellness Director ensures delivery of quality assisted living services focused on maximizing residents' individual capabilities, implements and monitors effective Assisted Living systems; ensures clinical/health services are in compliance with community standards and State regulations, serves as a clinical resource for Community staff, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures quality resident care is consistently delivered in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines
• Collaborates and partners with physicians, pharmacy and other medical professionals to promote quality care and independence for our residents
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training and leading all nursing associates including, but not limited to clinical care staff and medication technicians.
• Conducts comprehensive resident pre-admission, admission and quarterly assessments in accordance with Elevated Estates policy and procedures.
• Provide on-call support for the community
• Ensures compliance, efficiency and team's understanding of policies and procedures
• Maintains the standards of care practice within the community.
• Assess and monitor residents' health care needs through appropriate actions, training, consultation, and delegation
• Ensures compliance with all Elevated Estates policies and procedures that govern clinical services.
• Order and maintain inventory of health-related supplies and equipment for residents.
• Responsible for staff performance, staff recruitment, staff retention, and staff development.
• Responsible for collaborating with other departments to ensure quality resident care and staff development.
• Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a budget process for staffing and clinical services.
• Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services within the goals of the community.
• Serves as spokesperson for care giving matters and represents the community with a professional demeanor.
• Participates in appropriate meetings.
• Meets with families as requested.
• Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.
• Maintains appropriate degree of confidentiality.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and a minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Quality assurance/improvement and staff development experience preferred. Must have current CPR certification, or obtain certification within 90 days of hire, and remain current during employment. Experience with a Memory Care Population a must. Must have current First Aid certification. Current active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required; Registered Nurse (RN) license is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Exhibit good time management and organization skills.
• Possess the ability to handle complex issues.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Eldermark eMAR experience is a plus.
• Uphold the principles of our mission.
• Express compassion for residents, staff and guests on a consistent basis.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing administration functions in an assisted living community.
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the resident care department.

Job Type: Full-time + On call rotation

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person