Pay Dependent on Experience plus an innovative bonus plan!
Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Wellness Director, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), to lead and coordinate the Wellness Depart at our assisted living/memory care community. This vital role combines clinical expertise with leadership skills to promote optimal clinical outcomes. As a Wellness Director, LPN, you will oversee daily clinical operations, ensure compliance with State regulations, and foster a compassionate environment that prioritizes patient-centered care. Your energetic approach will inspire teams and elevate the quality of services provided, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities
- 1. Regular, punctual attendance with a cheerful, respectful, and courteous attitude towards
- and all team members, residents, and family members.
- 2. Perform work functions with a team member approach; working for the best interest of the
- team as a whole which can mean working in every role as needed.
- 3. Assume portions of other roles when those roles are not filled to ensure smooth operations
- while recruiting for empty positions.
- 4. Implement orientation and education programs with company policy and procedures and
- philosophy of care.
- 5. Schedule employees and make assignments.
- 6. Recruit, interview, and hire caregivers and QMAP’s to fill the needs of the residents.
- 7. Cover shifts of caregivers and/or QMAP’s as needed when insufficient staffing is present
- for any given shift.
- 8. Evaluate employees’ progress and implement coach and counseling as well as disciplinary
- action as necessary and/or directed by Executive Director.
- 9. Ensure that all caregivers and QMAP’s have current CPR certifications and necessary licenses.
- 10. Evaluate and meet the needs and care of residents.
- 11. Provide quality assisted living program.
- 12. Monitor QMAP processes to ensure safe practices are being met consistently.
- 13. Destroy and/or return medications to the pharmacy within 72 hours of them coming off of med
- cart when they are expired or discontinued.
- 14. Destroy narcotics that are expired or discontinued in the presence of a QMAP and/or a nurse
- within 24 hours of expiration/discontinuation. All narcotics are to remain on the med cart
- under double count until the time there are two people present to destroy the medications per
- policy.
- 15. Maintain all logs, records, and processes mandated by state regulations. Always be ready
- and prepared for state surveys.
- 16. Interact with families, POA’s, residents, staff, providers, and pharmacy reps with respect and
- a calm, friendly demeanor.
- 17. Update care plans and conduct care conferences with POA’s quarterly at minimum and with
- changes of condition. Coordinate the timing of care conferences with other directors.
- 18. Keep Collaborative Care Dashboard updated and do all related assessments in a timely
- manner.
- 19. Supervise employees and ensure everyone is doing their assigned duties, attending all staff
- meetings, providing safe and compassionate care to residents, interacting with all staff
- members/directors with respect and courtesy, etc.
- 20. Time Cards. Ensure time cards are approved by employees on a daily basis. Have time
- cards be accurate and approved by both employees and yourself by the end of business day
- on Mondays of payroll week.
- 21. Keep all resident charts, care plans, and medications up to date.
- 22. Work closely with providers to ensure optimal health and well being of residents.
- 23. Work closely with providers and pharmacies to ensure ordered medications are accurately
- reflected in the MAR and stocked accordingly.
- 24. Monitor the QMAP’s for safe and accurate medication passes which are being done
- according to state regulations
- 25. Maintain infection control.
- 26. Keep up to date with state covid guidelines as well as covid practices. Ensure wellness team is educated and carrying out all of the current guidelines across shifts.
- 27. Maintain resident Bill of Rights, and confidentiality.
- 28. Cover weekend needs on a rotating schedule.
- 29. Be familiar with all policies and procedures and follow them.
- 30. Maintain all equipment for safety and proper function.
- 31. Responsible for reviewing and follow up on incident reports. Incident reports to be fully
- documented within 72 hours of the incident occurrence.
- 32. Ability to read and decipher medications and charts.
- 33. Ability to edit MAR to update medication orders received by providers and/or pharmacy.
- 34. Notify POA’s with any change of condition.
- 35. On call- be available for emergency situations and any nursing questions or nurse
- assessments on a 24/7 basis.
- 36. Ensure that all new employees receive general and specific job training as well as required
- medical tests such as covid testing, drug testing, and tb checks prior to assuming actual job.
- 37. Constantly assess resident needs in relation to staff needs as a basis for determining
- priorities in designing and ongoing orientation program.
- 38. Incorporate state Department and Health standards into in-services training and orientation.
- 39. Lead a wellness staff meeting once a month.
- 40. Hold employees accountable to policy and procedures, state regulations, and behavioral
- expectations at all times.
- 41. Ability to maintain records and files for residents, employees, inventory and supplies.
- 42. Respond accurately to emergency situations.
- 43. Operate department within budget.
- Education Requirements: LPN or RN License
- Experience Requirements: 3-5 years experience, working with all types of elderly residents
- Demonstrate ability to schedule staff, orient staff, do timecards, supply inventory, billing services, etc.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
