PRIMARY DUTY

The primary purpose of the Wellness Director is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The position is responsible to ensure that the highest quality of care is delivered consistently to the resident population.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Defines and maintains the nursing practice within the community, monitoring all aspects of resident care.

• Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services in the nursing department.

• Develops the policies and procedures that govern the nursing services within the community, with the oversight of the Executive Director. Periodically reviews and updates these policies and procedures.

• Understands and reviews the community's Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures.

• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations, including Infection Control.

• Conducts frequent rounds on a daily basis to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their essential functions in accordance with community clinical policy and state/federal guidelines and regulations.

• Develops and/or oversees in-service education programs in compliance with required in-service regulations.

• Oversees the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident's care plan and physician directed orders.

• Monitors and controls inventories of drugs and supplies.

• Directs the development of coordination of the residents' plan of care.

• Participates in the assessment of residents to be admitted by evaluating the level and amount of care required by prospective resident in relation to existing nursing capabilities.

• Assures that each resident's physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the residents' health condition.

• Assesses residents' conditions and vitals to determine and/or modify resident treatment plans, implementing interventions if necessary.

• Reviews resident treatment plans on a routine basis.

• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.

• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information and ensures resident privacy.

• Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents.

• Develops, implements and maintains on going Quality Assurance Program for the Nursing Department. Conducts audits of Nursing Department as necessary/directed in accordance with the QA program.

• Develops nursing staff schedules in accordance with clinical needs of resident populations. Assumes open shifts in the event of call-ins, emergencies, etc. May have on-call duties as necessary.

• Assists Community Relations Director/Leasing Director with community tours as necessary.

• On-call and Weekend Manager duties may be required as directed by the Executive Director.

• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Executive Director.

• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards.

• Assists families and other visitors as needed.

• Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings.

• Performs other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS of this position are generally as follows:

• Oversees the activities of the nursing department to ensure community and departmental goals and standards are met; directly manages all nursing associates. Indirectly supervises all other associates as a Department Head.

• · Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and terminating associates.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• Associate's degree or equivalent preferred; minimum of 5 years of previous long-term care experience.

• Licensed in the applicable state as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prior experience managing staff and working in a long-term care and/or assisted livi