Director of Wellness

Job description:NY Director of Wellness - LPN or RNWe are seeking a Director of Wellness with supervisory experience in geriatric services to direct, manage and support our Wellness Department. This is a unique, exciting and rewarding opportunity, helping to maintain a Health Services Department of excellence within our beautiful and luxurious community of The Bristal Assisted Living at Holtsville, NYIf you are a caring, hardworking and reliable nurse looking to make a tangible difference in the joy and happiness of a senior’s life — and is someone who is not afraid to be hands-on then we’re looking for you to be a part of our dedicated world-class team. The successful RN in this role must possess an abiding respect for and knowledge of the elderly and have an extraordinary ability to multitask under pressure. With an emphasis on geriatric care management, the Director of Wellness is an essential position, reporting to the Executive Director.You must be a nurse with proven capabilities in managing a team, scheduling employees, maintaining charts, overseeing medication administration and creating team member assignments. You must have a proven track record for inspiring and leading a unified, cohesive team in excelling for the good of the community. You will also support our Memory Care Department, which serves residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and also falls within the purview of the Wellness Department under the administration of the DON and with the support of the Director of Memory Care, Wellness Secretary and Director of Case Management.Additional responsibilities include:Managing daily day operations for the Resident Health Services Department 24/7/365Demonstrating skilled and confident leadership in hiring, training and scheduling team membersDeveloping and coordinating service plansConducting resident assessments, both on and off site, in conjunction with the Case ManagerCommunicating with physicians, residents and familiesEnsuring regulatory compliance in accordance with the New York State Department of HealthFull-time schedule requires working one weekend day per week (Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs).Qualifications:Must have an active New York State RN or LPN LicenseKnowledge of New York State Department of Health regulations for Adult Home or Enriched Housing is a huge plusFour-plus (4 ) years gerontological nursing and administration experience requiredCase Management experience a plusExcellent people skills and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiencesSuccessful management or supervisory methodology with experience managing a department as well as interviewing, hiring, scheduling and training team membersProficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)Be a person of the utmost integrity, with an absolute commitment to resident careHold experience in assisted living, home health or a skilled nursing settingHaving a sense of humor, confidence and composure-under-pressure are key qualities that we look for!Benefits include:Salary increases based on annual performanceAnnual team appreciation events, quarterly team appreciation bonuses, and an annual holiday bonus401K planAFLAC BenefitsCompany-paid life insurance policyPTO days, company-paid holidays, with a PTO cash-out option annuallyOptional lunch for all employeesAvailable health, dental and vision coverageTuition reimbursement

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000