Wellness Director

Wellness Director (Director of Nursing) Position Summary:

The Wellness Director plays an integral role in upholding American House’s mission to enrich the lives of those we serve. Our Wellness Directors supervise all Wellness team members. This is a leadership position within the community and serves as manager on duty in the absence of the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Required Experience for Wellness Director:

• LPN or RN license. Degree preferred.
• 3 years of management experience in healthcare or service-related settings.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal licensing regulations and/or accreditation programs within areas of responsibility.
• Physiological and psychological knowledge related to gerontology.

Primary Responsibilities for Wellness Director:

• Ensure effective communication among Resident Assistants, Residents, and families.
• Act as primary liaison with Residents and family members.
• Through ongoing supervision, oversight, and delegation, ensures continuous high-quality of service within the Wellness Department.
• Establish rapport among Wellness team members to facilitate teamwork.
• Actively recruit and select new Wellness Team members.
• Overall supervision of all Health and Wellness team members, including but not limited to: training, performance management, coaching, motivating, and evaluating.
• Ensure all Health and Wellness staff complete mandatory training.
• Monitor licensure and certification compliance for all Wellness staff.
• Ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance of the Medication Aide program via supervision, delegation, training, and ongoing competency checks.
• Provide written and oral reports to the Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations concerning the operation of the Wellness Department.
• Lead coordination of health care services with other third-party providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Responsible for management of Wellness Department budget.
• Responsible for verifying all medical forms are completed as well as assessing residents for required levels of care prior to resident move-in .
• Administer various vaccinations to Residents/team members as required and determined by specific community and state regulations.
• Oversee all medication administration.
• Work in conjunction with Residents' attending Physician to make certain highest quality of service is being provided.
• Submit recommendations to the Executive Director for budget, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure adequate staffing pattern of Resident Associates within authorized hour guidelines.
• Develop work schedules and assignments to ensure staff accountability and task completion.
• Ensure adequate supplies and equipment is available to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the Wellness Department.
• Maintain high level confidentiality of all information related to the role.
• Investigate all complaints, grievances, and incidents, and work with the Executive Director concerning appropriate responses and corrective actions.