Director of Health and Wellness

Director of Health & Wellness, LPN We are looking for a Director of Health & Wellness, LPN to join our leadership team at Morningside House Senior Living, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women‑owned and operated senior‑living management companies in the nation. What we are offering: Competitive pay Referral Bonus – $750 for full‑time employee referrals and $375 for part‑time referrals Deficiency‑Free Annual Survey Bonus – $100 for full‑time staff & $50 for part‑time staff 401K Match – company matches 50% of the first 4%, 100% vested after 6 years Paid Time Off – 10 days in the first year as a full‑time employee & 6 days as a part‑time employee Tuition Reimbursement Holiday Pay Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Employer‑Paid Life and AD&D insurance Employer‑Paid Hospital Insurance Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart Professional growth and development opportunities Employee Appreciation Events Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, this position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to residents. It ensures that MEM standards and state requirements for resident care are met, and it reports directly to the Executive Director. Essential Responsibilities: Oversee all day‑to‑day functions of the health and wellness department, including resident care and personnel Adhere to and lead staff in meeting or exceeding established Policies and Procedures (P&P), Morningside House Standards, regulatory practices, and state and federal regulations for senior living facilities Serve as the nursing representative to state and county licensing agencies Supervise health and wellness staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary issues, orientations, and ongoing training Assist the marketing department with community tours and exhibit excellent customer service skills when dealing with prospective residents and their families, both in person and on the telephone Oversee and complete all requests for assessments to determine admission eligibility Ensure residents meet admission/readmission eligibility criteria based on regulatory guidelines and Morningside House Policies and Procedures (P&P) Manage current residents’ care, including completion of routine wellness visits, monitoring health status changes, verifying physician orders (written and verbal), and ensuring signatures are obtained per regulatory compliance Transcribe to Medication Administration Record (MAR) / Treatment Administration Record (TAR) Fax all medication orders to the pharmacy and ensure medication availability for administration Communicate with families/POA/physicians regarding resident condition and changes in status, unexpected occurrences, and convey the same to staff via a change‑in‑status log and Shift Supervisor report, and other required documentation Ensure adequate trained staff are on duty at all times and notify the Executive Director for overtime approval if necessary Oversee staff training and ensure full compliance in all areas, including fire drills, evacuations, disaster protocol, and infection control per company P&P and state regulation Ensure safe evacuation of all residents and staff in an emergency Attend all community and administration meetings as requested, including service plans, levels of service, department, resident council, monthly health and wellness, and “stand‑up” meetings Assist and coordinate the development of ongoing training for all nursing staff to maintain or exceed compliance with Morningside Standards, P&P, and state and federal regulation Participate in the Manager on Duty rotation Perform other duties as assigned Requirements: Must have a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license A Bachelor’s Degree from a four‑year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Must have a valid Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Must have supervisory experience in a senior living setting #J-18808-Ljbffr Morningside House Senior Living