Director of Health and Wellness

Director of Health and Wellness

Arvum Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family, manages care‑ and lifestyle‑focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities throughout Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. We are committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes our team members’ value in delivering excellent care to residents.

Responsible for overall leadership and management of the health and well‑being of residents within the community.

• Ensures that the community follows all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as it pertains to clinical care.
• Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting occurrence trends, and if necessary, developing/implementing improvement plans.
• Partners with the Administrator and other team members to analyze and maintain resident and team member health safety.
• Partners with the pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.
• Responsible for clinical expertise of licensed nurses.
• Assists with educational presentations as assigned by the Administrator.
• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/Service Plan process, including documentation for residents with a change in health‑care status.
• Responsible for overseeing the completion of monthly updates and reporting any pertinent changes to the responsible party.
• Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential changes in service/medication levels if applicable.
• Ensures the resident’s service plan is updated as indicated by state regulations.
• Participates in community awareness activities and community relations.
• Maintains communications with residents’ families and/or responsible parties regarding changes in care or health concerns.
• Informs the Business Office of fee changes related to care needs, if applicable.
• Schedules clinical staff on a monthly basis.
• Ensures adequate clinical supplies are available.
• Participates in a rotating on‑call schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Provides supervision to LPNs and Certified Nursing Assistants and others as assigned to assure delivery of consistently high‑quality care to residents. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing;
  Registered Nurse preferred.
• One (1) year in a nursing leadership role;
  Senior Living experience preferred.
• BSL Certification.

• Language Ability.
• Mathematical Skills.
• Cognitive Demands.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new applications.
• Competencies:
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Responds promptly to resident needs.

• Works primarily indoors in a climate‑controlled setting.
• Team members may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.

The successful candidate must regularly stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance of a second employee and/or mechanical devices. Must be able to push up to 350 lb.

(wheelchair). Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.

Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances; paid time off; paid holidays; a 401(k) plan with company match; an Employee Assistance Program; and accident insurance policies.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

JOB CODE: 1006593

EOE D/V