Health & Wellness Director / Director of Nursing

Pegasus Senior Living

$75K — $95K *
Keene, TX 76059In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of supervisory/management experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in assisted living and memory care
  • Active LVN, LPN, or RN license in good standing; RN preferred
  • Experience in geriatric nursing or gerontology
  • Knowledge of relevant care standards and infection control practices
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in team building and development

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire the nursing staff through mentoring and training
  • Conduct assessments and create tailored care plans for residents
  • Coordinate with medical professionals and vendors for seamless care delivery
  • Oversee compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols
  • Manage medication administration, incident reporting, and emergency response

Benefits

  • Same-day pay options
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time)
  • 401K with matching contributions
  • Unlimited employee referral bonuses
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities
  • Continued education reimbursement for associates
  • Company culture focused on community and well-being
  • Free community meals during working hours
  • Financial support for health-related employee needs (PSL Cares Program)
Full Job Description
** LPN/LVN Supervisory/Management experience in Assisted Living & Memory Care is required

Pegasus Landing of Chisholm Trails is an 88-bed Independent Living and Memory Care community located in Keene, TX offering a warm, welcoming environment where residents can maintain independence while receiving personalized care and support.

We are in search of a dynamic Health and Wellness Director (HWD) / Director of Nursing (DON) who is an integral member of the management team, contributing health care leadership and expertise to promote an environment of optimal living for residents. The Health & Wellness Director will plan, organize, and direct the overall operation of clinical services in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines to foster the highest degree of quality care. He/she will comply will all local, state, and federal regulations and focus on employee and resident safety.

We Offer:
  • Same-Day pay options available (FT/PT)
  • Competitive Benefits! Some highlights include:
    • Medical (FT), Dental (FT), Vision (FT), 401K including matching (FT/PT), Employee Assistance (FT/PT) and much more!
  • Access to various Travel, Restaurant, and Retail Discounts through HR Partners (FT/PT)
  • Unlimited employee referral bonuses of up to $2,000! Tell your friends! (FT)
  • Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Nationwide through our Mentorship Program (FT/PT)
  • Continued Education (CEU) Reimbursement Program for All Associates (FT/PT)
  • Incredible Company Culture
  • Access to Free Community Meals during working hours (FT/PT)
  • PSL Cares Program provides financial support to employees with health-related needs! (FT/PT)

As a Director of Nursing / Health & Wellness Director your responsibilities will involve Resident Care, Nursing Leadership and Regulatory Safety and Compliance including but not limited to:

Required Skills, Experiences and Competencies:
  • Leadership Excellence: Maintain, manage, and inspire a full team through recruiting, interviewing, mentoring, and coaching.
  • Resident-Centric Care: Perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate individualized care plans, and provide empathetic, personalized care.
  • Effective Collaboration: Liaise seamlessly with internal staff, third-party vendors, and medical professionals.
  • Quality Assurance: Lead staff meetings, manage service agreements, update physician order sheets, and assure compliance with healthcare protocols.
  • Continuous Oversight: Ensure proper medication management, complete timely audits, handle incident reporting, and conduct investigations.
  • Emergency Response: Assist community during emergencies.

Industry experience includes, but is not limited to:
  • Five years' previous management experience preferred.
  • Knowledgeable of standards of care and practices applicable to the delivery of geriatric services, complex medical conditions, multiple medical diagnoses, including preventive measures, rehabilitation, and promoting independence.
  • Experience in geriatric nursing or gerontology, including education in the aging process, memory decline and related behavior management highly preferred.
  • Expertise in most up-to-date safety and infection control practices.
  • Experience building and leading effective nursing teams including hiring, training and development

Strong and Compelling Leadership:
  • High Judgement and Diplomacy: Seeks diverse perspectives and critical input, manages an appropriate sense of urgency with the team motivating them to perform at a higher level.
  • Effective & balanced Conflict Resolution experience.
  • Servant Leadership & Pegasus Senior Living Culture Fit: Is mission-oriented and purpose-driven. Demonstrates a joy in serving others. Is a humble, compassionate, and authentic leader. Tenacious in reaching ambitious goals and driven by success for the company. Loves learning and always seeks self-improvement.
  • Hires and Develops the Best: Demonstrated success in selecting, developing, and retaining teams of quality care staff. Hires caring, talented and motivated people, inspiring them to deliver their best.

Education:
  • A bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
  • LVN, LPN or Registered Nurse with a current license in good standing. RN preferred
  • Five to seven years' experience in a senior care environment preferred.

To learn more about Pegasus Senior Living and to explore our benefits offering, check us out at Careers | Senior Living Communities - Pegasus Senior Living

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