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Director of Wellness - RN

Health Dimensions Group (HDG)
Urbandale, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026

Join Our Team as a Director of Wellness (DOW)!

Are you a skilled clinical leader passionate about ensuring high-quality resident care and developing strong nursing teams? Edencrest at Timberline is seeking a Director of Wellness (DOW) to oversee the clinical operations of our communities. If you’re ready to lead with compassion, accountability, and purpose, we want YOU on our team!

 

At Edencrest at Timberline we’re all about making lives better—whether it’s for our residents, clients, or the incredible people who work with us (that’s you!). We believe in the power of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor, and we bring those values to life every single day.

 

Now, let’s talk about YOU and why you’ll love this role:

What You’ll Do (AKA: Your Superpowers )

Lead Clinical Excellence:

  • Oversee and direct all nursing and clinical services, ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and implement care plans, policies, and procedures to meet resident needs and align with best practices.
  • Monitor clinical outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and drive performance through data and quality metrics.

Build & Support a Strong Team:

  • Recruit, hire, train, and mentor nursing staff to create a cohesive and high-performing team.
  • Provide regular performance feedback, ongoing education, and support for clinical staff development.
  • Promote a positive, collaborative work environment that aligns with our mission and values.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance:

  • Maintain readiness for state and federal surveys, ensuring documentation, procedures, and staffing meet standards.
  • Lead QAPI initiatives and follow up on audits, plans of correction, and incident investigations.
  • Collaborate with medical directors, pharmacy consultants, and regulatory agencies as needed.

Collaborate Across Departments:

  • Partner with other department leaders to support interdisciplinary communication and resident-centered care.
  • Work closely with the Executive Director and corporate teams on staffing, budgeting, and strategic planning.
  • Participate in care conferences, family meetings, and community events as a clinical leader and advocate.

Support Resident Wellness & Satisfaction:

  • Build strong relationships with residents and families to ensure their needs and concerns are heard and addressed.
  • Foster a culture that promotes dignity, independence, and holistic care.

 

 

What You Bring to the Table (Besides Your Clinical Expertise)

Education & Licensure:

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; current RN license in the state of employment required.
  • CPR certification and knowledge of infection control best practices required.

Experience & Leadership:

  • Minimum 2–3 years of nursing leadership experience, preferably in skilled nursing or long-term care.
  • Proven ability to manage staffing, scheduling, training, and clinical compliance.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, survey processes, and QAPI initiatives.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to lead by example and foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Professional Traits:

  • Passion for serving older adults and delivering high-quality, person-centered care.
  • Adaptability, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset.

 

Perks & Benefits (Because You Deserve It!)

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid time off & flexible scheduling options
  • Health, dental & vision insurance for qualifying team members
  • Ongoing training & career growth opportunities
  • A supportive, mission-driven team that values your impact every day

 

Join Our Team – Here’s How the Process Works:

  1. Apply Online: Take the first step by submitting your application.
  2. Screening: If we think you're a great fit, a recruiter will reach out within 24-48 hours to chat!
  3. First Interview: Let's connect! You’ll have an onsite interview with the hiring team
  4. Skill Testing: Ready to shine? Depending on the role, you’ll demonstrate your skills through some fun, job-related challenges.
  5. Final Interview: If we’re all impressed, we’ll invite you for a final interview with the team you’ll be working with—either on-site at one of our communities or at our corporate office.
  6. The Decision: After the final interview, we’ll share feedback and, if we’re a perfect match, extend a job offer!

 

Schedule:

  • Full-Time, Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm*

*On-call after hours and some weekends/holidays required.

 

Edencrest at Timberline is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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