Health and Wellness Director (RN or LPN)

River Valley Place of Fort Madison

$90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Completion of an accredited school of nursing program
  • Active RN or LPN license; compact license acceptable depending on state
  • CPR/BLS certification required
  • Prior clinical leadership experience, preferably in long-term care
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Pass a criminal background check for serving vulnerable adults
  • Screened for TB and other healthcare conditions
  • Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending English

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise nursing and care teams for high-quality care delivery
  • Oversee resident assessments, care planning, and health monitoring
  • Ensure compliance with health regulations and standards
  • Act as the primary clinical liaison for residents and healthcare teams
  • Develop and update individualized care plans based on resident needs
  • Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance
  • Lead quality assurance initiatives and participate in audits
  • Provide on-call support and respond to emergency situations
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff while supporting their professional development
  • Coordinate with other departments for holistic resident care
  • Maintain infection control standards and ensure a safe environment

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(K) matching
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • Compensation - $90,000.00
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401 (K) matching
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programs

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead the clinical operations of our community. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing resident care, managing nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting the overall health and wellness of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and supervise the nursing and care team, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, to ensure high-quality care delivery
  • Oversee and conduct resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and health monitoring
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations and standards
  • Serve as the primary clinical liaison for residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on resident needs and changes in condition
  • Monitor clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Lead quality assurance initiatives and participate in internal audits and surveys
  • Provide on-call support as needed and respond to emergencies or changes in resident status
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff; support professional development and retention efforts
  • Coordinate with other departments to support holistic resident care
  • Maintain infection control standards and promote a safe, sanitary environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Completion of an accredited school of nursing program
  • Active, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of practice; compact license may be acceptable depending on state requirements
  • CPR/BLS certification required
  • Prior clinical leadership experience required, long-term care or similar setting preferred
  • Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
  • Must pass required criminal background check in order to serve vulnerable adults
  • Must be screened TB and other state-required health care conditions
  • Be able to read, write, and comprehend English

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Indoors, climate-controlled assisted living facility with a focus on personalized care
  • Requires physical activity including standing, walking, lifting, and assisting residents
  • Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
  • Possible exposure to chemicals as indicated in the MSDS manual.
  • Continuous exposure to clients and/or family members who may be under stress.
  • This job is considered "safety-sensitive", which is defined as "any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others".

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