Health and Wellness Director

Nursing Director | Health and Wellness

Purpose : To provide leadership and support to resident care services, ensuring that resident care is provided in a safe and effective manner, while upholding the principles of resident rights, compliance with state regulations, and in accordance with currently recognized nursing care standards and practices for Residential Care Facilities and Memory Care endorsements.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements :

• Licensed Nurse (RN, LPN, LVN) with a strong background in long-term community-based care preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• State license current and in good standing.
• Current and valid state driver's license and reliable transportation to conduct off-site assessments and networking.
• In-depth knowledge of current dementia-care practices and communication strategies.
• Previous supervisory and / or management experience in a related healthcare setting.
• Experience in training and team member development preferred.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and team members.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, other team members and physicians.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, team members, community and state officials, referral sources and the general public.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Must have basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to follow systems for monitoring resident health conditions and for ensuring efficient and safe delivery of resident care.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks, in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the community.
• Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
• Must be able to meet all health-related requirements pertaining to state licensure.
• Must maintain current CPR / First Aid credentials.
• Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials.
• Must maintain annual Continuing Education credits.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential functions) with or without accommodation.
• Must have acceptable reference.
• Subject to pre-employment screening including criminal background check, drug, and TB testing, and physical.

Essential Functions :

Management :

Program Development / Implementation :

Resident Care :

Other :

Starting Salary Range $100,000 - $110,000 per