Health and Wellness Director

Job Summary:

The duties and responsibilities of the Health and Wellness Director include overall planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Resident Care Department in accordance with current existing federal, state and local standards, as well as in accordance with the established policies and procedures at the Community, to maximize fulfilling the care-giving needs of residents who reside at the Community. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities. The duties also include providing direct care to residents in the assisted living community under the direction of the Community President. The Health and Wellness Director will comply with the rules and regulations governing assisted living communities in your state. Such care will be performed timely and accurately in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and current acceptable policies, procedures and principles relating to the operation of the Community.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Resident Care Department, as well as related programs and activities, in compliance with rules and regulations governing assisted living communities, employers and in accordance with Community policy. These responsibilities include the following:

a. Licensed staff

b. Staffing

c. Print outs of physicians’ orders d. Physician visits

e. Licensing Process

f. Medication Management

g. Team schedules

h. Training

i. Infection control

j. Quality Assurance

k. Community relations

l. Coordinating services

2. Determine the staffing needs of the Resident Care Department; recommend number of Team Members needed and assist with the recruitment and selection of team

3. Facilitate the coordination of services and other departments to maintain quality care for residents and offer equal opportunities for team members.

4. Conduct team member performance evaluations, counsel and monitor tardiness, absenteeism and disciplinary situations to assure quality care for residents and equal opportunities for all team members of the Resident care Department.

5. Solicit, review, monitor, intervene and report complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, as well as conduct investigations on such

6. Organize, manage, review, monitor, authorize and administer care functions for residents within the Community

7. Prepare reports and recommendations for the Community President regarding the operation of the Resident Care Department.

8. Recognize and respond to changes in residents’ conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes.

9. Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid

10. Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents timely.

11. Arrange for and oversee the move-in, transferring and move-outs of residents.

12. Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.

13. Participate in various committees of the Community, such as care plans, infection control, pharmacy, budget, quality assessment and assurance, etc., and those assigned by the Community President

14. Oversee and approve the scheduling of team members as well as the daily assignments of individuals working in the Resident care Department.

15. Make routine rounds and authorize or conduct tours with others such as the community President, physicians, Community team members, government representatives, visitors and others.

16. Monitor and review skin care and breakdown; report and intervene as appropriate to reduce or eliminate problems.

17. Monitor the workplace for possible health and safety hazards and assist in the development and conduction of routine health, safety and back care training programs to prevent worker injuries.

18. Review and revise care plans on a regular basis within the guidelines of state and federal regulations and Community.

19. Assist with the planning, development and conducting of in-service education for team members on related nursing service function.

20. Prepare or assist in the preparation and implementation of the Resident Care Department budget and submit recommendations.

21. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions, and other information relating to residents, team members and Community.

22. Develop and authorize the development of established universal precautions and isolation procedures, and review and monitor compliance by team members

23. Enforce the attendance policy

24. Establish and encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in residents’ personal and health care needs.

25. Meet with team as scheduled to assist in identifying and correcting problems and/or the improvement of services.

26. Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes.

27. Delegate authority as necessary.

28. Follow established smoking regulations and report violations.

29. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Community President

OTHER DUTIES

In addition to the essential job functions described above, the following job functions are important to the proper fulfillment of the duties:

1. Audit documentation for errors or inconsistencies and make necessary corrections or document reasons for corrections not made.

2. Assist in overseeing records of team members to assure compliance with regulations.

3. Complete remainder of medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, LTC forms, etc.

4. Review and determine validity of licensed and/or certified team members for meeting the requirements of state and/or federal requirements.

5. Assist the Community President and others in developing, implementing and updating written procedures for discharge planning.

6. Inventory, identify and monitor the storage of equipment, supplies, etc.

Education and Experience:

• State Nurse Licenses (LPN or RN) Active License Required.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience working as Nurse leader in an Assisted Living Community.