Assistant Wellness Director

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The wage range for this role is $20-$25 hourly, depending on education and experience. The position is expected to work 40 hours /week, including evenings and weekends either as a resident assistant or on call, depending on the needs of the community. 24/7 on call coverage is shared between the clinical coordinator and wellness director. Approximately 50% of work time will be office related duties, while 50% of work time will be as a resident assistant.

Clinical Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Clinical Coordinator assumes the responsibility and accountability for the provision of resident care through recruiting, hiring,
onboarding and scheduling clinical staff according to resident and business needs in compliance with state and federal laws and
regulations.

• Maintains and implements nursing policies and procedures that reflect current standards of nursing practice, company,
  and facility philosophy of care and practices while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
  Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff. Monitors practices for effective implementation and
  achievement of results
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage for the facility, this
  includes using the STOGO app for appropriate scheduling of current, active employees.
• Verifies payroll and manages PTO requests for clinical staff
• Assists with implementation and assures all clinical employees are following Company policies and procedures, and assist
  administering, coordinating and directing all activities in accordance with the policies and procedures, including benefit
  enrollment during orientation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators. Proactively monitors and implements
  systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds.
• Reviews 24-hour report from every unit daily to ensure timely, effective responses to significant changes in condition,
  transfers, discharges, use of physical or chemical restraints, unexplained injuries, potential abuse or neglect, medication
  errors, loss of resident property, or any evidence of resident or family dissatisfaction, as directed.
• Gathers and analyzes facts, assesses situations, develops, and implements appropriate actions to investigate, notify
  appropriate parties, resolve issues, record facts properly, and prevent future reoccurrence. Communicates findings/results
  to the Wellness Director or Executive Director.
• Listens and documents significant changes in condition of residents; including, but not limited to, incidents, unexplained
  injuries, medication errors, loss of resident property, or evidence of resident or family dissatisfaction per agency policies
  and state regulations.
• Monitors and responds timely to Care and Concern program per facility policy. Attempts to resolve all resident grievances
  seeking consultation or assistance from other departments of administration as appropriate.
• Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, and
  Department Heads to coordinate care and services, improve organization and implementation of service plans to maintain
  quality of care, quality of life, and a homelike environment for all residents.
• Oversees and supervises development and delivery of in-service educational programs designed to equip nursing staff
  with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide nursing, nursing related services, and highest level of compassionate,
  quality of care to each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in
  coordination with the Wellness Director.
• Participates in survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times
  surveyors are on-site and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Demonstrates concern
  for identified problems and undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress if appropriate. Gathers and presents
  supplemental documentation to avoid potential deficiencies. Collaborates with Wellness Director and Executive Director to
  develop responses to survey report and implements prevention measures for future citations.
• Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve quality of services and to
  resolve identified problems.
• Consults with Wellness Director daily about resident status, occupancy, budget, staffing, and other relevant issues.
• Participates in the development of and compliance with the department budget including nursing, medical, and central
  supplies.
• Proactively develops positive employee relations, incentive, and recognition programs. Promotes positive interactions.
  Maintains approachability, strong conm1unication, and interpersonal skills with staff and prompt resolution of issues.
• Acts in administrative capacity in absence of Wellness Director.
• Participates in all special community and agency events.
• Comply with the community's privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all
  state/federal health privacy laws as outlined by HIP AA.
• Will be required to work the floor as a caregiver or nurse as needed to assist in resident care and third party staff
  elimination.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, prefer Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Two years professional experience in a senior living environment
• Two years supervisory/management experience with direct care staff

Skill/ knowledge requirements:

• Knowledge of current Federal and State laws and regulations that apply to licensed residential care.
• Ability to provide leadership and formulate operational strategies.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards,
  and facility philosophy of care.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and ability to assume control during emergency and disaster situations at the
  facility.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to
  common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to
  write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present
  information to top management, public groups, and staff.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability
  to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive
  variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Qualified Med Aide (QMA)
• Lic Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Cert Nursing Assist (CNA)