Health and Wellness Director

The Kensington | Fort Madison, IA

Full-Time | Some Weekends & On-Call

If you're an experienced nurse who enjoys leading a team, solving challenges, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, this could be the perfect fit! The Kensington, an Agemark Senior Living community, is looking for a compassionate, confident Health & Wellness Director (RN or LPN) to lead wellness operations. You'll have the opportunity to develop a strong care team, champion quality resident care, and make a lasting impact every day.

Agemark is certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our EPIC ACTS values of Excellence, Personal Investment, Celebration, Accountability, Compassion, and Team Spirit guide how we care for residents and support one another.

• Lead & Inspire Your Team: Oversee daily wellness operations, recruit, coach, and develop care staff, and build a positive, accountable team culture.

• Champion Quality Resident Care: Oversee resident assessments, individualized care plans, and clinical services, including evaluations before move-in and following changes in condition.

• Drive Clinical Excellence: Maintain high standards of care, oversee EHR/eMAR documentation, conduct quality audits, and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Oversee Medication Management: Monitor medication ordering, storage, administration, and documentation to promote safety and accuracy.

• Build Trusted Relationships: Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, healthcare providers, and community leadership to deliver coordinated, person-centered care.

• Promote Resident Safety: Monitor changes in resident conditions, identify risks, and ensure appropriate interventions and follow-up.

• Develop Your Team: Provide clinical education, mentorship, performance feedback, and training while supporting employee engagement and retention.

• Manage Staffing Needs: Oversee wellness schedules, coordinate coverage, and ensure staffing aligns with resident care needs.

• Partner in Leadership: Work closely with the Executive Director on admissions, quality improvement, and community operations.

• Nursing Credentials: Active, unrestricted Iowa RN or LPN license.

• Senior Care
  
  Experience:
  
  At least one year of experience working with older adults; three or more years preferred, ideally in senior living, assisted living, memory care, or long-term care.

• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum two years of supervisory or management experience, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team.

• Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and regulatory compliance.

• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with electronic health records (EHR/eMAR), clinical documentation, and quality assurance.

• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to confidently handle changing priorities.

• Communication & Teamwork: Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, employees, and healthcare partners.

• Schedule Flexibility: Availability to work days, some weekends, participate in an on-call rotation, and assist with after-hours needs.

• Competitive Compensation & Bonus Potential: Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision options, plus employer-paid life insurance.

• PTO from Day 1: PTO starts accruing on Day 1.

• Leadership Development: Opportunities for professional growth, training, and career advancement.

• Supportive Leadership: Work alongside experienced regional and corporate teams who are invested in your success.

• Meaningful Impact: Make a difference in resident care, team development, and the overall success of your community.

• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential emotional, financial, and legal support.

• Daily Pay: Access your earned wages when you need them.

• Employee Discounts: Enjoy savings and additional employee perks.

• Recognition & Referral Bonuses: Get recognized for your contributions and earn rewards for employee referrals.

At The Kensington
, you'll have the opportunity to lead with purpose, build a strong team, and help create an environment where residents and employees thrive.

Bring your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for exceptional care to a team that values what you do!

Agemark Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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