Health and Wellness Director - RN/LPN

Job Summary:

The duties and responsibilities of the Health and Wellness Director include overall planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Resident Services Department in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as in accordance with the established policies and procedures at the community.

Essential Responsibilities:

Maximize fulfilling the care-giving needs of residents who reside at the community.

Facilitate the coordination of services and other departments to maintain quality care for residents and offer equal opportunities for team members.

Provide direct care to residents in the assisted living community under the direction of the Community President.

Organize, manage, review, monitor, authorize and administer care functions for residents within the Community.

Prepare reports and recommendations for the Executive Director regarding the operation of the Resident Services Department.

Recognize and respond to changes in residents’ conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes.

Oversee and approve the scheduling of personnel as well as the daily assignments of individuals working in the Resident Services Department.

Monitor the workplace for possible health and safety hazards and assist in the development and conduction of routine health, safety and back care training programs to prevent worker injuries.

Review and revise care plans on a regular basis within the guidelines of state and federal regulations and Community.

Assist administration in conducting disability management programs to reduce worker injuries and track departmental accountability; follow-up with routine personal contact of injured workers and offer reasonable accommodations for early return to work programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Three years of experience in long-term care and/or in an assisted living community.

Two years of experience implementing total resident care and care planning.

Two years of experience supervising others in a hospital, long term care facility or other healthcare institution.

Education and Experience:

Hold a current, unencumbered license to practice as a nurse in this state.

Has advanced education in nursing management administration, geriatric nursing and rehabilitation.

Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program, college or university.

CPR certification.

Thrive on Skidaway

At Thrive, we don’t have staff – we have team members with a deep-rooted belief that there is purpose in every breath. We work diligently to establish awe and admiration for all people by creating a human experience in our communities over the traditional clinical experience. We do this by building teams of people who are highly aligned in their beliefs about older adults. We aspire to change the way the world views the process of growing old. What do most people think of when they see gray hair? They see frailty and disability with low speeds, and high needs. We see wisdom and laugher. We see ability and growth. We see potential and opportunity. Ready to embark on the most rewarding opportunity you’ll find? Apply now to start thriving with us!

Want to learn more? Reach out to our team at 912-295-4220.

Location: 5 Lake Street Savannah, GA 31411

About Thrive on Skidaway

At Thrive, we don’t have staff – we have team members with a deep-rooted belief that there is purpose in every breath. We are honored to serve our seniors by building a community of loving, caring, dependable individuals.