Wellness Director (Director of Nursing) $5000 Sign on Bonus
Company: American House Holdings
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 8, 2022
Job Description:
Wellness Director 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. Wellness Director Duties/Responsibilities:
- Overall supervision of all Wellness team members, including but
not limited to training, performance management, coaching,
motivating, and evaluating.
- Overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of resident
services at the community. Directly supervises all employees of the
Wellness department.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with
American House's policies and procedures. The responsibilities
include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning,
assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding
and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving
problems.
- Coordinate, along with the Executive Director, family/resident
care conferences and serve as a direct liaison between residents,
families, and staff.
- Assess/evaluate potential residents for Assisted Living/Memory
Care level of care utilizing assessment tool. This may involve
assessing/evaluating potential residents in their home or another
healthcare setting; must be able to drive to location and perform
assessment/evaluation professionally and timely if necessary.
- Ensure compliance with all state regulatory requirements
including mandatory reporting to State Regulatory Body.
- Ensure that all incident reports are completed, filed, and that
follow-up is conducted appropriately.
- 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,
where applicable.
- Provides oversight with medication management to assure eMAR's
are correct and that the residents receive medications timely and
accurately.
- Provides marketing support within the community by
participating in tours and discussions with potential residents and
their families about clinical needs of the prospect.
- Work in conjunction with Residents' attending Physician to make
certain highest quality of service is being provided
- 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.
- Creates positive employee relations through staff appreciation
programs, recognition of excellent performance, and retention
through regular feedback systems and promotional incentive
programs.
- Monitor licensure and certification compliance for all Wellness
staff.
- Provide written and oral reports to the Executive Director and
Regional Wellness Director concerning the operation of the Wellness
Department.
- Lead coordination of health care services with other
third-party providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Submit recommendations to the Executive Director for budget,
equipment, and supplies.
- Ensure adequate supplies and equipment is available to meet the
day-to-day operational needs of the Wellness Department.Wellness
Director Required Skills/Abilities:
- 3 years of management experience in healthcare or
service-related setting
- Physiological and psychological knowledge related to
gerontologyWellness Director Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with SeniorsWellness Director Education and
Requirements:
- Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree preferred
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB
test and physicalCompany Overview Founded in 1979, American House
Senior Living Communities' vision is to provide high-quality
housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their
families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years
and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing
communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve,
providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our
vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created
sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled
commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.
Required qualifications:
- Legally authorized to work in the United StatesPreferred
qualifications:
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