Health and Wellness Director

About Us

Quail Park Residences of Visalia is Visalia’s premier Memory Care community , thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional care, comfort, and connection for residents living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. As part of the respected Quail Park Communities , we are committed to redefining senior living through innovation, compassion, and high standards of service.

We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced Health and Wellness Director (HWD) to lead our Memory Care clinical team. This role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate licensed nurse who thrives in a purpose-driven, team-oriented environment, and who understands the profound impact of personalized memory care.

Health and Wellness Director Benefits offered

• Paid time off
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• 401k Employer Match Options
• Education Assistance or Tuition Reimbursement
• Workplace Perks such as: meals and coffee
• Variable Schedule Options 
• Holiday Pay
• Bonus Programs
• Positive and Inviting Work Culture 

Health and Wellness Director | LVN | RN | LPN | Job Description

Health and Wellness Director Purpose: To provide leadership and support to resident care services, ensuring that resident care is provided in a safe and effective manner, while upholding the principles of resident rights, compliance with state regulations, and in accordance with currently recognized nursing care standards and practices for Residential Care Facilities and Memory Care endorsements.

Health and Wellness Director | RN | LPN | Minimum Requirements

• Licensed Nurse (RN, LPN, LVN) with a strong background in long-term community-based care preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• State license current and in good standing
• Current and valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation to conduct off-site assessments and networking
• In-depth knowledge of current dementia-care practices and communication strategies
• Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare setting
• Experience in training and team member development preferred
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and team members
• Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, other team members and physicians
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, team members, community and state officials, referral sources and the general public
• Strong documentation skills
• Must have basic computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Ability to follow systems for monitoring resident health conditions and for ensuring efficient and safe delivery of resident care
• Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks, in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the community
• Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Must be able to meet all health-related requirements pertaining to state licensure
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential functions) with or without accommodation
• Subject to pre-employment screening including criminal background check & TB testing

Health and Wellness Director | RN | LPN | Essential Functions

Management

• Provides supervision for all care team members including hiring, training, evaluating, and providing progressive discipline
• Serves as member of the community management team and may assist Executive Director with other management duties as needed
• Develop, post, and monitor care department schedule and ensure adequate staffing on a daily basis for quality resident care
• Operates department within established budgetary guidelines
• Assists with marketing the community program and networks with referral sources within the senior housing and dementia-care communities at the direction of the Executive Director
• Provides training to all community team members on nursing and dementia-related topics, and assists in maintaining team member training records
• Maintains knowledge of current OSHA and state regulations, and routinely monitors community compliance with the regulations related to resident care and nursing functions

Program Development/Implementation

• Ensures that the philosophy and concepts of the community’s program are promoted and adhered to on a consistent basis
• Acts as a role model to all community team members in terms of professional appearance, conduct, resident communication, and behavior management strategies
• Ensures that each resident is routinely engaged in conversation, interaction, and activity that is consistent with their life story, past interests, preferences, and current ability level

Resident Care

• Responsible for resident assessment and development of resident service plans that accurately reflect resident care needs and are updated as needs change
• Responsible for coordination and care department participation in resident and family care conferences
• Responsible for communication between resident, family and physician regarding resident health care issues, changes in resident condition, and medication changes
• Responsible for evaluations for changes in resident condition, monitoring, documenting, and implementing effective interventions
• Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by community policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law
• Provides oversight of medication management systems, and ensures that medications are dispensed in a safe and effective manner, that eMARS are accurate and complete, and that medication cart is orderly, with all medications appropriately packaged and stored
• Responsible for monitoring resident health concerns such as weight and nutrition, skin integrity, mobility, fall management, and pain management
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of healthcare supplies and equipment, and follows appropriate community protocol for purchasing
• Reviews Resident Health Record on a routine basis and ensures that documentation meets community standards and adequately addresses the residents’ healthcare issues, including identified concerns, interventions, and outcomes
• Per individual state regulations may be responsible for administering/reading and tracking TB tests for residents and team members
• Ensures that all resident care is provided in a safe and effective manner, while consistently maintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect
• Give clinical direction, guidance, mentoring, and education to all team members
• Adjust responsibilities as needed to ensure quality programming and care, with or without direct input from community Executive Director

Apply today and love where you work! 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

LC Tenant, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, sexual orientation), national origin, age (40+), disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In California, we also comply with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Employees and applicants may file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants or employees with disabilities or medical needs.