Director of Nursing

Job Summary :

The Health & Wellness Director is responsible for overseeing the well-being of all residents living in the Memory Care Community along with ensuring all state regulations are being met. The Health & Wellness Director conducts assessments of new and current residents and oversees the medication management program. The Health & Wellness Director also ensures the community has a diverse staff with skills and licensing appropriate to meet the needs of the residents.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and co-hiring of the employees within that department.

Work in all areas of the community.

Follow Safety Policy & Procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making.
• Conducts resident evaluations in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations and Palm Beach Memory Care policies and procedures.
• Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of medication, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure.
• Periodically, or as mandated, reviews compliance for those that self-administer medications.
• Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional, and sensitive manner.
• Monitor’s resident wellness care for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitors and maintains vital statistics as required.
• Makes recommendations for quality improvement, infection control, department enhancements and efficiencies.
• Ensures in house ancillary services, such as x-rays, podiatry, dental, eye care, psych visits etc. are scheduled and the appropriate follow up is completed.
• Monitors and reviews service plan by licensed staff.
• Maintains / monitors care plans for all residents.
• Conducts training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for all associates.
• Review direct report associate time punches in payroll system, as necessary.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of wellness associates.
• Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families, and guests’ programs.
• Follows guidelines for dress code and wears name badge daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Required Skills & Abilities :

Education & Experience :

Physical Requirements :

Compensation details : 80000-95000 Yearly Salary

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