Wellness Director (LVN) - Assisted/Senior Living

Title: Wellness Director (LVN)
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: RCFE Administrator / Executive Director
Pay Range: $85k-$95k annually

THE ROLE
You will lead with both heart and discipline. That means keeping every resident's health and wellness at the center of decisions, staying ahead of state regulations, and creating a workplace where caregivers and medication aides want to stay. Families and surveyors will see a well‑run clinical operation – and you will be the reason.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE FACILITY

• THE FOUNDATION

  • Current, unencumbered Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) issued by the State.

  • License in good standing with no active probation or substantiated violations.

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
    
    

• THE JOURNEY

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing.

  • Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a senior living or healthcare setting.

  • Proven track record of maintaining resident health outcomes and survey readiness.

  • Experience managing a clinical department budget, staffing, and medication administration systems.
    
    

• THE CRAFT

  • Deep fluency in applicable state regulations for assisted living / RCFE (including medication management, resident assessments, and care planning).

  • Ability to implement and oversee health and wellness programs, including chronic disease management and fall prevention.

  • Strong clinical assessment skills – you know when a resident is declining and when to escalate.

  • Staff development: train, mentor, and retain caregivers and medication aides.

  • Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
    
    

• THE CHARACTER

  • Calm, authoritative presence during a state survey or medical emergency.

  • Treats housekeeping, dining, and activities teams as equal partners in resident wellness.

  • Handles family and resident health concerns with empathy and sound judgment.

  • Passion for building a culture where every caregiver feels supported and valued.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Oversee all clinical services, including resident assessments, care plans, and medication management.

• Lead and mentor caregivers, medication aides, and other wellness staff.

• Manage state surveys; implement Plans of Correction as needed.

• Collaborate with the RCFE Administrator on budgets, staffing, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Monitor resident health metrics (falls, weight loss, medication errors, hospitalizations) and drive improvement.

• Coordinate with outside providers, including physicians, hospice, and home health agencies.

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to assisted living clinical care.

• Conduct new resident move‑in assessments and ongoing health evaluations.

BENEFITS & BEYOND
We offer a competitive package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Pet insurance

• And much more (details provided upon offer)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PAY TRANSPARENCY
The expected pay range for this role is as stated above.

Salary : $85 - $95