What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Wellness Director -Sign on Bonus position at Monarch Communities?
Company Description
The Current Beverly, our senior living community in Beverly, MA is a beautiful newly renovated historic building, inviting residents for both Assisted Living and Memory Care. Apply now for consideration and/or to learn more!
Each and every member of our team is committed to developing progressive yet approachable communities to support the needs of all future generations. We want to transform healthcare infrastructure so that people can not only age well but live well and THRIVE.
Job Description
The Health and Wellness Director (Registered Nurse/RN or Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) oversees the on-going day-to-day operations of the health and wellness department including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care. The Health and Wellness Director (RN or LPN) is an exempt, salaried position, reporting to the Executive Director and also has a dotted line to the Regional Health & Wellness Director.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for all areas of the Health & Wellness department (compliance, planning, assessments, directing, budget, staffing, hands-on care) in accordance with current state regulations and company policies and procedures
- Conduct thorough resident assessments
- Assure resident care needs are met and maintained according to physician orders, state regulation, and company policies and procedures
- Monitors the progress and effectiveness of the resident’s care plan through written progress notes and through verbal communication with residents and associates
- Evaluates the health and wellness associates’ skill competencies and overall performance
- Complete nursing audits as needed (med carts, eMARS/TARS) to ensure compliance to state regulations and company policies and procedures
- Implement training programs and in-services for all associates in accordance with state regulations
- Provide ongoing leadership to the Health & Wellness associates and ensure staffing levels and shift schedules are operating at the highest level
- Coordinates ancillary support services for residents
- Informs physician, family, and associates of changes in resident’s condition and needs
- Maintains department within budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies
- Assist with nurse coverage, as needed
- Has 24/7 on-call responsibilities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current MA nursing license (RN or LPN) in good standing
- Four (4) or more years’ experience in a supervisory role in Senior Living, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care or Skilled Care
- Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
Physical Abilities
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
- An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Additional Information
Our mission is contemporary person-centric wellness senior living, designed for the next generation. A customized, curated, and organic approach to wellness inspires everything we do. All members of our communities – residents, their family members, and team members – help make our communities what they are.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical Coverage
- Health Advocacy
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Ancillary Benefits (Life/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability)
- Voluntary Life
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement and Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Free Parking
- Supportive Leadership
- Referral Bonuses
- And More!
COVID-19 vaccination, or qualified exemption, required.
Pending EOEA approval.
