Minimum of two years in geriatric nursing experience
Experience with medication administration and delivery systems
Creative problem-solving in resident care and employee management
One or more years in a supervisory/management role
Responsibilities
Foster a resident-centered approach to service delivery
Assess and initiate individualized service plans for residents
Coordinate care with community health professionals
Arrange necessary ancillary services for residents
Delegate nursing tasks as allowed by law and communicate regularly with stakeholders
Train, supervise, and monitor staff for compliance with care philosophy
Instruct residents and families on health maintenance and condition management
Benefits
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) based on state
Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts on various services
401-K
Full Job Description
As a Health and Wellness Director-RN, you will coordinate and provide oversight of health and supportive services offered to residents at an Assisted Living Community. Responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations of the community to ensure resident healthcare needs. Train, supervise, and monitor the administration of direct care. Assess/observe residents' physical and psychosocial needs and coordinate to assure proactive care. Interact directly with associates, residents, resident family members, vendors, and professional contacts within the community. This position reports to the Executive Director.
You will:
Foster a non-clinical, resident-centered approach to the planning and delivering services to residents, supporting a resident's rights to participate in decision-making and treating residents with dignity and respect
Assess resident health and functional and psychosocial status, initiate individualized service plans, proactively manage care and services for each resident, and maximize the resident opportunity to remain in the assisted living environment
Ensure residents' care needs by coordinating with other community professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, case managers, and state agency personnel
Arrange ancillary services, such as pharmacy, podiatry, lab, and x-ray
Delegate nursing tasks as allowed under applicable nursing laws and practice acts, communicating regularly with residents, their families, and healthcare practitioners
Train, supervise, and monitor staff to provide personal care, medication management, and other health-related services, assuring our philosophy of care
Communicate regularly with residents' families regarding health care needs
Instruct and reassure residents and families in maintaining health and managing medical conditions
You currently:
Possess a Registered Nurse license in good standing
Have two or more years in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems, and pharmacies
Problem-solve creatively in both resident care and employee management
Have one or more years in supervisory/management position, with experience with budgets, staff development, training, and scheduling
Our Benefits:
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
