Director of Health & Wellness (LPN/RN/DON)

As Director of Health & Wellness, you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As the Director of Health & Wellness, your role includes overseeing the clinical and care services for our community. You'll lead a team of licensed nurses, care managers, and support staff to ensure residents receive exceptional care and service in accordance with state, federal, and organizational standards. Through leadership, communication, and compassion, you will foster a culture of clinical excellence and resident-centered care.

Position Highlights:

• Status: Full-Time
• Schedule: Traditional leadership workweek with flexibility required based on business and operational needs that includes Manager on Duty hours as well as on call for emergency situations
• Location: Three Rivers, MI
• Rate of Pay: $80k-$85k Annually + 10% Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Travel: Minimal

Why You'll Love This Community:

Welcome to LakeHouse Three Rivers, offering Assisted Living in Three Rivers, MI, where friendly faces and a relaxed setting make it easy to feel at home. Enjoy a peaceful morning in the gardens, catch up in a comfortable lounge, then gather in the dining room for a chef-prepared meal and good conversation.

Private apartments include kitchenettes and everyday comforts like window treatments, carpeting, and generous closet space, giving you a familiar place to recharge between meals and events. With three meals prepared daily, the option to dine in your apartment, and weekly housekeeping and laundry service, the week feels lighter and more manageable.

What You'll Do:

Clinical Leadership & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and ownership standards
• Oversee assessments, service plans, and resident health documentation in accordance with state requirements
• Monitor clinical outcomes, implement corrective action, and lead quality improvement initiatives
• Partner with the Executive Director and department heads to align resident health and safety goals with community operations
• Maintain open communication with residents and families regarding changes in care or health status

Resident Care & Services
• Lead the clinical team in providing exceptional care, including wellness checks, medication management, and service plan updates
• Ensure resident service plans are accurate and updated to reflect current health status
• Partner with physicians, pharmacy consultants, and allied providers to ensure continuity of care
• Support education and engagement of residents and families in the care process

Team Leadership & Development
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise nurses, care managers, and other clinical team members
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities for staff
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a culture of compassion and service excellence
• Ensure adequate staffing levels, competency training, and clinical supplies to meet resident needs

Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the current state required
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing leadership experience; senior living experience preferred
• BLS Certification required
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a clinical team
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems
• Participation in on-call and Manager on Duty (MOD) coverage required

Benefits You'll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

JOB CODE: 1004517