Reports to: Executive Director OSHA Classification: II: Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogen
Physical Requirements: Medium Work - Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Position Overview Wellness Director manages the operation of the Wellness Department including: maintaining standards in resident care services; supervision and oversight of Wellness Department staff including training and assigning overall duties in accordance with the residents' needs; meeting financial and budgetary guidelines; and upholding state regulations and procedures.
Essential Job Functions Supervisory Functions Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and assigning significant overall duties/tasks in directing the work of all Wellness Department employees with full accountability for the performance of subordinates. Demonstrate independent judgment and discretion Train and supervise Resident Assistants in providing day to day care of the residents (i.e. bathing assistance, etc.) Train and supervise licensed nurses in supervision of staff and the delivery of care Participates in the interviewing/hiring process of Direct Care staff. Responsible for orientation of new departmental employees Creation of staffing schedules that meets state guidelines, time off requests, overtime guidelines or other modifications in work schedules Assists Administrator in adjusting staffing levels based upon fluctuating occupancy and level of care Responsible for tracking attendance and effectively carrying out disciplinary action where appropriate Communicate and enforce policies and procedures including the Employer's policies and procedures, and directly disciplines and/or effectively recommend corrective and disciplinary action to enforce such policies Evaluate performance and effectively make changes to terms and conditions of employment in regard to departmental employees Clinical Direct and coordinate resident service plans from admission to discharge Complete timely and accurate resident evaluations as required by state regulations and Absaroka Senior Living policy Complete timely and objective incident reports and investigations Trend and track resident and employee incidents to help prevent re-occurrence Assists Administrator with timely submission of state required incident reports Perform licensed nurse tasks within scope of practice as allowed by state law Creates, implements and maintains an accurate wellness record of each resident Interact with the resident's physician, pharmacist, and medical personnel as needed Assists with the coordination of care to residents with third party providers such as therapy, home healthcare and hospice Supervise the medication administration and/or assistance with self-administration of medication programs as required by state law. Supervise the storage, distribution and discontinuation of resident's medication Administer medications and perform prescribed resident treatments with scope of practice and as permissible by state law Business Management May act in absence of the Administrator Adhere to and establish financial goals and budgetary guidelines for the Wellness Department Monitor employee morale, in striving to maintain a high level of employee satisfaction Communicate and interpret community systems and company policies for Wellness staff Manage administrative duties of the Wellness Department In partnership with the Administrator, completes timely resident evaluations, facilitating successful move-in experiences, monitoring level of care changes, move-out management which could impact marketability of the community Regulatory Remain abreast of current State regulations and Nurse Practice Acts and compliance with regulatory processes, such as State, OSHA and EPA Assist the community in continued compliance with the policies and procedures of Curavistas Highline, including those as outlined in the Quality Counts Policy and Procedure Manual Timely submission of any licensing survey visits documentation Train community staff in infection control procedures including blood borne pathogen exposure plan, and Wellness Department policies and procedures Customer Service Responsible for training and overseeing departmental employees so that they maintain high customer service standards for internal and external customers Reinforce and role model a customer experience of the highest quality Model the Absaroka Senior Living Leadership Values Assist the Administrator with prompt follow-up and resolution of customer service complaints and inquiries Help build relationships with outside care and service providers by participating in community outreach activities including routine visits to physician's, discharge planners, hospitals and SNFs Resident Rights Maintain compliance and understanding of regulations regarding residents' rights Training Responsible for Wellness departmental employees' attendance at required education trainings Provide staff education and re-education trainings as needed or identified Other Promote and encourage residents to participate in meaningful and life enrichment programs and other activities Follow, communicate and serve as a role model for company policies, procedures The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary
Qualifications and Education Requirements Licensed RN or LPN/LVN in good standing with State Licensing Authority Working knowledge of computers including Excel, Word, and MS Office is required Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public Must meet all health requirements Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation Must have a valid driver license Must have compassion for and desire to work with the senior population Other Skills and Requirements This position is salaried and may include schedules which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week. Able to work full-time, including some weekends Occasional travel may be required. Additional Notes This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related or similar tasks to meet the ongoing needs of the community. All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. It is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.
This community does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.
