Wellness Director / DON

Description

Reports To

The Health & Wellness Director will report to the Executive Director. This position is an exempt, salaried position.

Job Overview

Oversee 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
• Conduct thorough resident assessments
• Assure resident care needs are met and maintained according to physician orders, state regulation, and company policies and procedures
• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the resident’s care plan through written progress notes and through verbal communication with residents and associates
• Evaluate the health and wellness associates’ skill competencies and overall performance
• Responsible for infection control management and QAPI
• Responsible for reporting, monitoring and the surveillance of all communicable diseases
• Participate in QAPI and responsible for determining the root cause analysis of resident data/outcomes
• Complete nursing audits as needed (med carts/medication boxes/storage, 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
• Hiring, training, and mentoring Wellness Nurses, and Health and Wellness Team Members
• Coordinate ancillary support services for residents
• Inform physician, family, and associates of changes in resident’s condition and needs
• Maintain 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
• Participate in and attend all in-service training as scheduled
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current NJ nursing license (RN) in good standing
• Four (4) or more years’ experience in a supervisory role in Senior Living, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care or Skilled Care
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Summary

Benefits Offered(Full Time):

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.