Reports To
The Health & Wellness Director will report to the Executive Director. The Health & Wellness Director is an exempt, salaried position.
Salary: $120,000- $130,000
Job Overview
Oversees the on-going day-to-day operations of the health and wellness department. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the resident care.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for all areas of the Health & Wellness department (compliance, planning, assessments, directing, budget, staffing, hands-on care) in accordance with current state regulations and company policies and procedures
- Assure resident care needs are met and maintained according to physician orders, state regulation, and company policies and procedures
- Monitors the progress and effectiveness of the residentās care plan through written progress notes and through verbal communication with residents and associates
- Evaluates the health and wellness associatesā skill competencies and overall performance
- Complete nursing audits as needed (med carts, eMARS/TARS) to ensure compliance to state regulations and company policies and procedures
- Implement training programs and in-services for all associates in accordance with state regulations
- Provide ongoing leadership to the Health & Wellness associates and ensure staffing levels and shift schedules are operating at the highest level
- Coordinates ancillary support services for residents
- Informs physician, family, and associates of changes in residentās condition and needs
- Maintains department within budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies
- Assist with nurse coverage, as needed
- Has 24/7 on-call responsibilities
- Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty