Director of Nursing - LPN/DON

Job Description

Job Description

About Arvum Senior Living

Arvum Senior Living proudly manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 different states, representing over 2,000 units throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest region. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where Team Members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous opportunities to grow.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Arvum, your purpose and your growth are important to us. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every Team Member can build a rewarding and enriching career.

Position Summary:

The Director of Health & Wellness is responsible for overseeing the overall clinical operations and wellness of residents within the Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. This leadership role ensures quality resident care, regulatory compliance, team development, and collaboration across departments to support an exceptional resident experience.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate clinical leader who thrives in a fast-paced senior living environment, demonstrates strong decision-making skills, and is passionate about supporting both residents and team members.

• Eligible to earn 10% of annual salary in a yearly bonus
• Sign-on bonus of $10K paid out at the rate or $2500 every 90 days for the first 12 months.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are representative of the position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Oversees and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to resident clinical care and wellness services.
• Provides leadership and direction to licensed nurses, caregivers, and clinical support staff to ensure delivery of high-quality resident care.
• Conducts resident assessments and oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing updates of resident service plans.
• Monitors residents for changes in condition and ensures appropriate communication and documentation regarding care needs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate and adjust care plans, medication management, and service levels as needed.
• Maintains effective communication with residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, and responsible parties regarding care updates and health concerns.
• Partners with the pharmacy consultant to ensure optimal pharmaceutical services and medication management practices.
• Oversees incident reporting, analyzes trends, and implements corrective action plans and quality improvement initiatives when necessary.
• Partners with the Executive Director and leadership team to support resident safety, infection control, and overall clinical excellence.
• Assists with staff education, clinical training, and ongoing competency development.
• Oversees monthly wellness documentation and ensures timely completion of required reporting.
• Manages clinical staffing schedules and staffing coverage to ensure resident care needs are met.
• Maintains appropriate inventory and availability of clinical supplies and equipment.
• Participates in community outreach, resident/family engagement, and community awareness activities.
• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule to support clinical operations and resident care needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides direct supervision and leadership to LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medication Aides, and other clinical staff as assigned. Responsible for coaching, performance management, training, scheduling, and ensuring consistent delivery of quality resident care in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience :

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing; Registered Nurse preferred
• One (1) year in a nursing leadership role; Senior Living experience preferred.
• BSL Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Language Ability:
• Mathematical Skills:
• Cognitive Demands:
• Computer Skills:
  • Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.
• Competencies:
  • Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
  • Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
  • Responds promptly to resident needs.

Environmental Adaptability:

• Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting.
• Team Members may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand and walk. The Team Member is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance of a second employee and/or mechanical devices. Must be able to push up to 350 lb. (wheelchair). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026!

A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment Scam Warning

We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: