Director of Health & Wellness

About the role

Experience Senior Living is looking for a Director of Health and Wellness to lead its Wellness department in North Port. The role supervises the team, oversees resident care and wellness services, takes part in regulatory inspections and works closely with the Executive Director, the sales team 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 supervise the timely completion of billing documentation
• Monitor implementation of policies and procedures, ensure safety regulations are followed, and follow up on incident reports and corrective action plans
• Supervise the team through training, counseling, motivation and performance appraisals, 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 wellness supplies and durable medical equipment, coordinate in-house ancillary medical services, and facilitate continuity of care for home health, hospice and other third-party services
• Work with outside providers and train caregivers, including on-site evaluations of residents in alternate care settings
• Assess resident health, oversee medication administration, initiate service plans and evaluate effectiveness, and notify the Executive Director, the 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 at a department head level 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

• Salary of $75,000-$90,000
• Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life insurance, and 401k with employer matching
• Paid holidays and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years

Background screening is required, and employment is contingent on passing it in accordance with Florida law and company policy.