Health and Wellness Nurse

About the position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health and Wellness Director to oversee our health and wellness programs and services. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating and implementing health and wellness initiatives to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our residents. The health and Wellness director will work collaboratively with our team to improve overall health and quality of life. Ensures that CIEL Senior Living standards and state requirements for resident care are met. Directs staff, ensures regulatory compliance and is responsible for the management of the clinical budget.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Directly oversee the delivery of care to the residents of the community to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.
• Coordinate, along with the Executive Director, family/resident care conferences and serve as a direct liaison between residents, families, and staff.
• Work with the residents, families, and other staff to ensure that residents are at appropriate levels of care.
• Manage labor costs, supplies and other line items in the clinical budget.
• Complete weekly, monthly reports as required.
• Monitor documentation systems to ensure that all regulatory timeframes for review of assessments and service plans are met and that resident needs are met.
• Write and review residents’ assessments/evaluations and care/service-plans with appropriate staff.
• Assess/evaluate potential residents for admission into the community and to determine level of care.
• Schedule and conduct new resident orientation for residents upon move into the community.
• Provide, plan, schedule and monitor staff training programs and in-services for staff including statutory or regulator required training.
• Attending all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Manage and coordinate the work of all nursing department/clinical staff of the community, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with all state regulatory requirements including mandatory reporting to the State.
• Assist and/or perform mock surveys.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers while adhering to all policies, standards, and procedures of the Company.
• Visits residents in hospital/rehab. as assigned.
• Organizes and communicates with leadership, residents, associates and families regarding annual flu clinics, TB testing of associates/residents.
• Participates in community Wellness Programs as assigned.
• Participates in MOD weekend and holiday coverage, as assigned.
• Member of the backup sales team.
• Participates in on-call schedule as assigned.
• Counsel residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems.
• Requires 24/7 on-call clinical support.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

• Education as required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN).
• Preferred a minimum of 3 years clinical leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of basic technology and electronic documentation.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate judgment skills and independent clinical decisions in routine and emergency resident care matters.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours when necessary to meet the needs of the residents.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license: ability to travel to conduct resident assessments and required trainings for professional development.
• Must have current RN or LPN licensure in good standing.