Wellness Director

Position Summary : The Assisted Living Nursing Manager’s primary responsibility is managing the nursing care for the customers of the Assisted Living Facility. The ALF Nursing Manager works under the direction and guidance of the facility’s ALF Administrator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinates all nursing assisted living care programs and provide the assurance of continuity of nursing care and nursing service

2. Responsible for ensuring assisted living facility is in compliance with state and federal agency requirements pertaining to clinical matters

3. Performs pre-admission resident assessment to determine appropriateness for the ALF facility and as appropriate, establish baseline level of care

4. Perform ongoing assessments of customer status, effectiveness of intervention and the ability to meet goals / outcomes as often as necessary and / or required

5. Provide customer and family teaching, wellness counseling, health promotion, and disease prevention

6. Generate referrals to other professionals as needed including a referral to a licensed home health agency if the customer’s condition dictates need. Maintain collaboration with Hospice, as needed

7. Listens to customer and family concerns and facilitates solutions in consultation with the ALFOAC

8. Ensures availability of nursing services on a twenty-four (24) hour basis as needed and / or required

9. Responsible for obtaining and verifying physician orders and updates for necessary changes to service plan including medications

10. Administers medication under the written order of a physician or health care practitioner with applicable statutory authority

11. Assure the safety and security of patients through the proper use of equipment, safety devices, and by knowing and following fire, safety and disaster procedures

12. Responsible for interviewing potential new hires, written performance evaluations, orientations, teaching, and supervision of ALF Med-Tech team members

13. Responsible for payroll oversight and related approvals for ALF Med-Tech team members

14. Develop customer service standards and instructions targeted to consistency of care and service for ALF MedTech team members

15. Responsible for confidential maintenance of customer records

16. Assumes the responsibility to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills through continuing education materials and programs

17. Liaise with Doctors for labs and ensure timely follow up

Competencies : Hosts and / or participates actively in meetings; makes meaningful contributions

Takes charge of people / events; assumes leadership in a positive way and treats all team members with fairness and respect

Provides clear, objective and timely feedback to employees

Creates enthusiasm for team effort; is an effective team builder; sets a model for teamwork that encourages common goals

Uses all available and appropriate resources, including team members

Interacts frequently with customers; takes initiative to inquire about customer needs and opinions and effectively manages concerns

Encourages and develops customer service skills in employees

Able to prioritize work. Sets realistic deadlines for self and others and ensures deadlines are met; delegates as needed

Presents ideas and information in a concise, well-organized manner

Manages as if it were his / her own business, keeps up to date with best practices and new developments. Makes informed decisions within the scope of responsibility

Sets precise, measurable goals that are realistic, challenging and compatible with company goals; demonstrates actions to meet those goals

Is progressive in outlook; initiates new approaches and ideas; offers creative and effective solutions

Receptive and open to new ideas; Empowers and supports employees to make decisions

Takes responsibility for his / her own training and development; follows up and integrates training when appropriate

Listens; concentrates on information presented; takes action

Observes early signs of changing conditions; responds effectively

Ensures new employees are fully trained on all aspects of the job

Identifies promotable employees and provides necessary training through application of the Develop Map Program

Ability to understand and manage budget within scope of job role.

Required Education / Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing experience

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

Valid State License

Valid CPR Certification

Preferred Education / Experience

College / University Degree in Nursing or a related field

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a leadership role

Experience in an Assisted Living Community or similar