Health and Wellness Director (RN or LPN)

At Better Living, we believe every stage of life should be filled with purpose, dignity, and joy.

We’re not just a senior living management company—we’re a team driven by compassion, grounded in hospitality, and committed to doing what’s right for residents, families, and staff. Our communities are built on meaningful connections, personalized support, and everyday moments that matter.

This is senior living, only better.

Benefits:

• Compensation - $
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401 (K) matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead the clinical operations of our community. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing resident care, managing nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting the overall health and wellness of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the nursing and care team, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, to ensure high-quality care delivery
• Oversee and conduct resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and health monitoring
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations and standards
• Serve as the primary clinical liaison for residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on resident needs and changes in condition
• Monitor clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Lead quality assurance initiatives and participate in internal audits and surveys
• Provide on-call support as needed and respond to emergencies or changes in resident status
• Train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff; support professional development and retention efforts
• Coordinate with other departments to support holistic resident care
• Maintain infection control standards and promote a safe, sanitary environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited school of nursing program
• Active, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of practice; compact license may be acceptable depending on state requirements
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Prior clinical leadership experience required, long-term care or similar setting preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Must pass required criminal background check in order to serve vulnerable adults
• Must be screened TB and other state-required health care conditions
• Be able to read, write, and comprehend English

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Indoors, climate-controlled assisted living facility with a focus on personalized care
• Requires physical activity including standing, walking, lifting, and assisting residents
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as indicated in the MSDS manual.
• Continuous exposure to clients and/or family members who may be under stress.
• This job is considered “safety-sensitive”, which is defined as “any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others”.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.