Director of Health and Wellness

About the role

Experience Senior Living is looking for a Director of Health and Wellness to lead its wellness department in Naples. The role supervises the team, oversees resident care and wellness services, takes part in regulatory inspections and works closely with the Executive Director.

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 supervise the efficient use of wellness resources within budget
• Ensure team members follow safety regulations (fire protection, infection control, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste, quality assurance)
• Supervise documentation for monthly billing, follow up on health-related incident reports and report emergencies and changes in resident status to the Executive Director
• Train, counsel, motivate and appraise team members, and take part in regulatory inspections and the Quality Management Program committee
• Help recruit and select care team members, and conduct care plan conferences with residents and families
• Partner with the sales team to explain wellness services to prospective residents and handle resident, family and team concerns professionally
• Order and bill wellness supplies and durable medical equipment, and coordinate in-house ancillary medical services (podiatry, doctor, dental, lab, X-ray, ambulance) and continuity of care for home health, hospice and other third-party services
• Work with outside healthcare providers and train caregivers, including on-site evaluations of residents in alternate care settings
• Assess resident health, oversee medication administration, initiate service plans and notify the Executive Director, resident's physician and family of changes in condition
• Evaluate resident mobility needs to help prevent workers' compensation claims, perform on-call duties and act as manager of the day when directed

Required profile

• Registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse licensed to practice in the state
• Valid driver's license, CPR certified and basic first aid knowledge
• Direct patient care experience and experience recruiting, training and managing healthcare staff
• Minimum 3-5 years as a department head in assisted living or a related industry
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays, and to drive (company vehicle and/or personal)

Required skills

• Microsoft Office and other computer technologies
• Problem-solving, clear oral and written communication and report writing

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.