The Health and Wellness Lead (HWL) is a supervisory role, and reports to the Health and Wellness Director. (HWD). This role is a full-time hourly position that consists of four 8-hour workdays per week. The person in this role must be a certified nurse (LPN) and will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of our Health and Wellness Department. The HWL is expected to provide care coverage when needed to ensure the needs of our residents are addressed. The Social at Savannah offers a great work life balance and the flexibility needed to be successful within our organization.
Job Summary
The duties and responsibilities of the HWL include training, organizing, scheduling, developing and directing the operation of the Health and Wellness 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
•Leads and directs nursing care of our residents.
•Serves as the point person for the residents/family on their assigned unit.
•Ensures that Caregiver and Med tech documentation is accurate and complete; providing 1:1 training as appropriate.
•Performs administrative duties such as completing medical reports and forms, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary and directed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Experience in long-term care and/or in an assisted living community.
•Two years of experience supervising others in a hospital, long term care facility or other healthcare institution.
Education and Experience
•It is required that the HWL holds a current, unencumbered license to practice as a nurse in this state.
•It is required that the HWL received a nursing degree from an accredited nursing program, college or university. Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program, college or university.
•It is required that the HWL holds a current CPR certification.