Assistant Director of Health and Wellness

About the role

Experience Senior Living is looking for an Assistant Director of Health and Wellness to join its team in Naples. The role supervises the Health and Wellness department, supports resident care and works closely with the Executive Director and outside healthcare providers.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in pre-admission screening and make sure nursing assessments, service plans and other required forms are completed before or at admission
• Update resident assessments according to community policy and state regulations, and monitor implementation of policies and procedures
• Supervise the Health and Wellness team, including training, counseling, motivation and performance appraisals
• Ensure documentation is accurate for monthly billing and follow up on health-related incident reports and corrective action plans
• Report emergencies, reportable incidents and changes in resident behavior or health to the Executive Director
• Take part in regulatory inspections and help develop corrective action plans
• Help recruit and select care team members and conduct care plan conferences with residents and families
• Coordinate in-house ancillary medical services (podiatry, doctor, dental, lab, X-ray, ambulance) and work with outside providers
• Assist with training and education, and evaluate residents admitted to alternate care settings
• Assess health, oversee medication administration, functional and psycho-social status, and initiate individualized service plans
• Notify the Executive Director, resident's physician and family of condition changes, and involve therapy services where needed
• Perform on-call duties on a rotating basis and carry out other duties assigned by the Director of Health and Wellness

Required profile

• Registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse licensed to practice in the state
• Valid driver's license; ability to drive, possibly using a company vehicle
• Minimum 3-5 years' nursing experience in assisted living or a related field; manager experience preferred but not required
• Experience in direct patient care, assessments and observation of clinical conditions
• Experience recruiting, training and managing people in healthcare
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays

Required skills

• CPR certified and knowledge of basic first aid
• Microsoft Office and other computer technologies
• Ability to solve problems, communicate clearly and write reports and correspondence

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid holidays and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years

Background screening is required, and certain positions may need fingerprinting and Level 1 or Level 2 screening.