LPN​/RN Director of Nursing

Position Overview

Wellness Director at The Wildwood Senior Living (Arrow Senior Living).

Location:

Joplin, Missouri. Full-time. Salary: $88,920-$92,040, with up to $4,000 annual performance bonus.

Shift

Schedule:

Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.;
Manager on Duty – Weekend rotation 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

• Direct and maintain exceptional quality of care for all residents.
• Provide oversight, training, motivation, and team building to Wellness staff.
• Provide exceptional service to residents, families, and visitors.
• Oversee department compliance and budget and ensure Wellness operates according to state guidelines and Arrow policies.
• Present a professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest, dignity, and respect, celebration, and choice in each resident’s needs.
• Oversee care companions and medication technicians.
• Coordinate medication management.
• Ensure outstanding and appropriate care is delivered while adhering to community policy, regulation, and law.
• Chart resident notes appropriately.
• Review end of shift notes.
• Record new/changed physician orders.
• Maintain healthcare provider relations.
• Perform resident assessments according to established protocol.
• Conduct appraisals of resident needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Respond to medical emergencies.
• Monitor and record physical, mental, and emotional changes observed in residents.
• Maintain current and accurate resident charts.
• Assist in scheduling medical appointments and maintain a current medical appointment calendar.
• Work with the Resident Services Director to implement appropriate activities.
• Report regularly to the Executive Director to provide status reports and engage in strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with physicians.
• Implement a general staff training program.
• In conjunction with the Memory Care Director, implement a dementia‑specific staff orientation and training program for all employees.
• Implement a medication training program.
• Train staff using appropriate training materials.
• Participate in community surveys.
• Meet with families/residents during the admissions process.
• Ensure rooms are ready for new residents.
• Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Policies and Procedures.

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing within state of employment.
• At least two years of experience in resident care in assisted living.
• Thorough working knowledge of current care standards and regulations.
• Experience in hands‑on care of memory‑impaired residents.
• Ability to maintain and update effective service plans.
• Ability to supervise care staff.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of current medication regulation and law.
• Knowledge of requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to residents.
• Ability to communicate with physicians, pharmacies, families, and community staff.
• Be in good health and physically, mentally, and capable of performing assigned tasks; health screening within 6 months prior or 7 days after employment.
• Demonstrate freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis within 7 days of employment.
• Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI prior to initial presence in the facility.
• Must have a clean driving record as per insurance carrier’s policy.

• Company match 401(k) with 100% match up to the first 3%, fully vested upon enrollment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (first of the month following 60 days of employment – Full‑time).
• Disability insurance (Full‑time).
• Employee assistance program.
• Weekly Employee Recognition Program.
• Life insurance (Full‑time).
• Paid time off:
  Full‑time employees accrue up to 115 hours per year; part‑time accrue up to 30 hours per year.
• Tuition reimbursement (after 90 days for full and part‑time employees).
• Employee referral program (full, part, and PRN).
• Complimentary meal each shift (full, part, and PRN).
• Daily pay option.
• Direct deposit.
• Promotion from within.

Arrow Senior Living serves and employs individuals of all faiths, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or handicap, except as limited by state and federal law.