Description

Job Title: Health and Wellness Director

Position Scope: The Health and Wellness Director is responsible for directing the Health and Wellness program of the community. Ensures that Park Avenue Lifestyle standards and state requirements for resident care are met. Directs staff, ensures regulatory compliance and is responsible for the management of the clinical budget.

Reports to: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

ABOUT US: At Park Avenue Lifestyle, we exist to make remarkable impacts on the lives we touch. We accomplish this by delivering superior care to our residents, by empowering our associates with an enriching career and growth opportunities, and by providing peace of mind to our residents’ loved ones. Our communities are beautifully built and designed for the resident who does not want to compromise what is important to them as they deal with the new realities of aging. Every resident and employee have a unique background and with our connection together we create a stronger community.

ABOUT YOU: A compassionate leader who seeks an opportunity to do what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the honor to care for and serve. This role can be amazing and rewarding; and it can also challenge you in a variety of ways. It can help you to grow personally and professionally. As the Health and Wellness Director you will have the unique ability to help each of your associates grow and develop; you will also touch the lives of many residents and their loved ones who are on emotional journey and are looking for kindness, compassion and excellence. The Health and Wellness Director sets the tone for the entire health services department. The Health and Wellness Director must have a strong desire to serve our associates and our residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the mission, vision and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Directly oversee the delivery of care to the residents of the community to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.
• Coordinate, along with the Executive Director, family/resident care conferences and serve as a direct liaison between residents, families, and staff. Worth with the residents, families, and other staff to ensure that residents are at appropriate levels of care.
• Manage labor costs, supplies and other line items in the clinical budget.
• Complete weekly, monthly reports as required.
• Monitor documentation systems to ensure that all regulatory timeframes for review of assessments and service plans are met and that resident needs are met. Write and review residents’ assessments/evaluations and care/service-plans with appropriate staff.
• Assess/evaluate potential residents for admission into the community and to determine level of care. This may involve assessing/evaluating potential residents in their home or another healthcare setting; must be able to drive to location and perform assessment/evaluation professionally and timely. Schedule and conduct new resident orientation for residents upon move into the community.
• Provide, plan, schedule and monitor staff training programs and in-services for staff including statutory or regulator required training. Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Manage and coordinate the work of all nursing department/clinical staff of the community, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information. This includes overseeing and/or completing staff schedules at least monthly and daily assignments.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with all state regulatory requirements including mandatory reporting to the State. Ensure that all concern and incident reports are completed, filed and that follow-up in conducted appropriately.
• Assist and/or perform in mock surveys.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers while adhering to all policies, standards, and procedures of the Company.
• Visits residents in hospital/rehab. as assigned.
• Organizes and communicates with leadership, residents, associates and families regarding annual flu clinics, TB testing of associates/residents.
• Participates in community Wellness Programs as assigned.
• Participates in MOD weekend and holiday coverage, as assigned.
• Member of the backup sales team.
• Participates in on-call schedule as assigned.
• Counsels residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems
• Requires 24/7 on-call clinical support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education as required to obtain state nursing license RN. Preferred a minimum of 3 years clinical leadership experience. Working knowledge of basic technology and electronic documentation.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate judgment skills and independent clinical decisions in routine and emergency resident care matters.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours when necessary to meet the needs of the residents.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license: ability to travel to conduct resident assessments and required trainings for professional development.
• Must have current RN licensure in good standing.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside
• Sit – sit infrequently
• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds
• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds
• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
• Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses
• Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.
• Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.
• MUST BE A REGISTERED NURSE.