Director Of Health Wellness

Job Description:
Health & Wellness Director

• 1. LVN or RN license required.
• 3. It is the responsibility of each nurse to keep up his or her own required continuing education hours.
• 4. Health and Wellness Director must maintain a current CPR certification.

• 1. Serve as liaison between facility, physicians and third‑party vendors concerning resident change of condition, change in medication, and other pertinent information regarding health status. Communicate with family member/legal guardian regarding health status, change of condition, etc.
• 2. Medication management to include oversight and verifying medications according to doctor’s orders and availability ensured in a timely manner for medication administration.
• 3. Medications are to be documented and charted on EMAR according to State Guidelines. Obtain and enter resident demographic information into EHR. Ensure resident orders are entered and accurate according to physician’s orders. Assign resident services either prior to or upon resident admission.
• 4. Re‑order resident medications from pharmacy per physician’s order. Pharmacy will deliver or families will pick‑up prescriptions and deliver to their Sodalis facility.
• 5. Obtain and/or complete resident health forms, to include the PPOC, H&P, Service Plans, comprehensive assessments, AL level of care, wellness and skin assessments. The Executive Director may initiate the completion of forms.
• 6. Timely complete assessments according to state regulation and community policy and procedure.
• 7. Maintain a First‑Aid Kit, as is guided by Regulations. Materials should include needs for minor cuts, lacerations and burns.
• 8. Be familiar with Assisted Living regulations especially pertaining to nursing services and medications.
• 9. Obtain physician signature on consolidated medication and treatment orders quarterly.
• 10. Assess a potential resident in their home, another facility or at the community. Upon management request, be willing to travel on rare occasions.
• 11. Obtain and document resident vital signs once each month. Includes weight, temperature, pulse and respiration (any abnormalities are reported to physicians). Assist caregivers with periodic assessments of residents, some lifting may be required.
• 12. Assess and discuss all residents on a routine base to ensure services provided, care plan and care levels match resident needs. Implement resident care needs in a timely manner and with the Executive Director discuss any changes with resident and or responsible party.
• 13. Ensure timely, open and honest communication with resident’s and their responsible party. Inform responsible party and obtain consent of any change or new physician orders.
• 14. On call 24 hours (phone) for any staff questions/concerns.
• 15. Participate in staff training each month, as necessary. Also, participate in new employee orientation and training.
• 16. Offer basic first aid training to staff. Serve as guidance in general assessments in the event of a resident fall.
• 17. Manage expenses within budgetary guidelines.
• 18. Maintain confidentiality of all residents information.

The Health & Wellness Director reports to the Executive Director and Vice President of Operations.

• Management: Advanced
• Computer Literacy: Advanced

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• 2 years:
  Assisted Living Nursing

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse
• License Vocational Nurse

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