What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health And Wellness Director position at Hillcrest Health & Living?
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health and Wellness Director to oversee the health and wellness programs within our assisted living community in Bellevue, Nebraska. This leadership role involves ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, promoting resident well-being, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Resident Health Management: Monitor and assess the health needs of all residents, conducting regular rounds with primary care providers for those utilizing facility services. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of residents' activities of daily living (ADL) and behavior management requirements as outlined in their Health Services Agreements.
- Care Planning and Documentation: Perform timely assessments, including pre-admission and move-in evaluations. Ensure daily observations by Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) and Medication Technicians (Med Techs) are completed accurately. Review and verify Medication Administration Records (MARs) for errors, missed doses, and missing signatures, ensuring compliance with Assisted Living regulations.
- Incident Management: Investigate all event reports, conduct root cause analyses, and communicate action plans to the team. Ensure timely notifications are made to the Administrator, Medical Director, and residents' families.
- Medication Oversight: Ensure residents receive medications in accordance with the Medication Aide Act. Assess the competency of medication aides and assign duties based on resident safety and aide proficiency.
- Care Conferences: Assist in and attend Plan of Care conferences with residents, families, or designated representatives at 30 days post-move-in and every six months thereafter, or when significant changes occur.
- Quality Assurance: Actively participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives, as well as Safety Committee and Risk Meetings, to proactively identify and mitigate potential safety risks for residents and staff.
- Budget Management: Oversee the fiscal management of the Health Services budget, including monitoring expenditures and conducting labor variance analyses to maintain budgetary compliance.
- On-Call Duties: Participate in on-call rotations with other Assisted Living facilities within the system as scheduled and as needed.
Qualifications:
- Education: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by state guidelines, including completion of annual continuing education requirements.
- Experience: Proven experience in a wellness-related role, with a strong background in developing and managing wellness programs. Experience in overseeing clinical operations within an assisted living or similar healthcare setting is preferred.
- Skills: Exceptional leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with residents, families, and team members. In-depth knowledge of current wellness trends and best practices.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Paid time off and attendance incentives.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
