What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Director (Nurse-RN/LPN/LVN) position at AgeWell Solvere Living?
Solvere Living, a national senior living management company, is currently searching for experienced Wellness Directors to oversee Solvere's wellness processes, systems and programs in the nursing department at our communities. This position reports to the General Manager/Administrator at the community and supports the Valeo Director (Memory Care Director), Salus coach (Activities Director) and other community department heads, as needed, to ensure policies and procedures are implemented and regulatory compliance is maintained.
Successful candidates will possess strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, have a sincere passion for working with seniors, a desire to deliver excellent customer service, and the ability to articulate and communicate the value and positive lifestyle benefits an active senior community can deliver to older individuals. Apply today!
As a certified Great Place to Work for four years in a row, we proudly offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Group Purchasing and Employee Assistance program
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace is key to all team members being valued, trusted and accepted. Our vision “Inspiring people to realize their full potential” drives our beliefs and the Declaration provides a common framework to value, encourage and support team members.
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Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring clinical services are provided in accordance with state regulations, accepted clinical standards, and Community policies & procedures.
- Assists in the coordination and management of nursing and personal care associate services provided to residents.
- Provides nursing services to residents:
- Resident Instruction
- Wellness Counseling
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Provides care and services to residents whose conditions are chronic and stable.
- Verifying resident’s medication regimen with physicians or healthcare practitioners for Residents who require supervision.
- Provides assistance to Residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility, if needed.
- Is aware and knowledgeable of the federal and state laws and regulations regarding assisted living/memory care and the regulations of the state’s nursing commission; ensures and maintains regulatory compliance with all such regulations.
- Assists in the coordination and management of care and services for residents through the following:
- Move-In Process
- Pre move-in wellness review, review of paperwork, and initial Resident Service Plan Development.
- Wellness Review and Plan
- Identifies need for additional assessment, health monitoring, or other coordination of care needs.
- Initiates Resident Wellness Plan review process.
- Coordinates Resident healthcare in collaboration with residents, their families, and outside healthcare agencies, including referral when indicated.
- Conducts regular Wellness Plan Reviews with Resident families, including meetings with responsible parties and including appropriate staff whenever changes in care levels occur.
- Staff Training, Education and Supervision:
- Coordinates and participates in initial job-specific orientation and training through routine review of training documents, in accordance with community policies & procedures.
- Coordinates and conducts continuing training and education on a regular basis, as identified through routine auditing.
- Reviews documentation and communication of Wellness Associates.
- Supervises assigned personnel in the delivery of nursing services and assistance with activities.
- Proper and accurate documentation.
- Delegation: May provide RN delegation, if an RN, in accordance with state regulations and Community policy.
- Available after-hours for issues related to current resident needs; may be required to return to the Community or to conduct offsite assessment at certain times.
- Infection Control: Maintains compliance with Community policies on Immunizations, Infection Control, and Infectious Disease Management.
- Move-Out/Discontinuation of Services: Assists Residents who no longer require services.
- Quality Assurance: Completes routine auditing of all resident care systems, in accordance with all QA tools.
- Prepares monthly Wellness staffing schedule. Available after hours to be on-call for situations related to resident care.
- Provides weekly reports to General Manager regarding any issues associated with the provision of core services for the Solvere Living Managed Community and prepares summaries to be provided to the governing authority, in accordance with the schedule established by the governing authority.
- Participates in other resident care services and community-related duties, as assigned by the General Manager.
- Follows all emergency procedures.
- Understands all safety policies and procedures.
- Communicates effectively with General Manager and other community team members.
Qualifications:
Must be a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensed to practice in the State with either of the following:
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing and a minimum of two (2) years of full time, or the equivalent of full-time, clinical experience in nursing, at least one year of which shall be in a home healthcare agency or Community health program that included care of the sick at home; or
- A diploma or associates degree in nursing and at least four (4) years of full-time, or the equivalent of full-time, clinical experience in nursing within the past ten (10) years, at least (1) year of which shall be in a home healthcare agency or Community health program that included care of the sick at home.
- Experience and passion in working with seniors.
- Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
- Able to maintain positive working relationships with Residents, their families, peers, and other staff members.
- In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases
- Able to perform frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, moving of equipment, bending, and stooping.
- Able to spend long periods of time on foot.
- Able to react quickly in any situation.
