Resident Wellness Director

Job Description

Job Description

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!

• THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE . Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.

• We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW .  

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT . We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!

• Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.

• Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

PICTURE YOURSELF …  

Now Hiring! Watercrest Richmond is now hiring for a Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing (LPN) to join their team! The perfect fit for this role would be a strong, knowledgeable individual skilled in effective servant leadership principles, provision of care practices, resident rights, and Florida regulations. We are looking for a great team player, listener and communicator who can partner and lead effectively our associates, residents, families, etc! 

*Must be able to be available on call, evenings, and weekends when needed

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
• Conducts resident evaluations in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations and Watercrest 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
• Responsible for ensuring medications are placed on the MOR in a timely manner
• 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
• Monitors resident wellness care for compliance with state and federal regulations
• Monitors and maintains vital statistics as required
• Makes recommendations for quality improvement, infection control and department enhancements
• 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 daily charting 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
• Process bi-weekly payroll for department associates
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of wellness associates
• Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families and guests
• Programs
• Completes and/or monitors incident and accident reports
• Participates in meetings with third party providers regularly
• Ensures Limited Nursing Services are completed and documented as required according to state regulations (state applicable)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts
• Able to manage revenue and expense budget
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Two (2) years in the senior living, assisted living, memory care environment
• Strong leadership skills with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in supervising and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Work in all areas of the community
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
• Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection
• Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
• Follow Safety Policy & Procedures