Director of Health and Wellness Job Saint Petersburg area,Florida USA,Nursing

Inspired Living is seeking a Director of Health and Wellness for our Inspired Living at Ivy Ridge senior living community located in St. Petersburg, FL.

At Inspired Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We are passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. The impact we make goes beyond the walls of the communities we work with. From our team members to partners, we aim to encourage a lasting positive impact in your life so that you can do the same for our residents.

We deeply care about our team‑members and partners and strive to create a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

The primary responsibility of the Director of Health & Wellness is to oversee all aspects of the Clinical Wellness Department so that residents receive excellent physical and psychosocial care in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The Director reports to the Executive Director and supports the entire community and all its programs and activities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays
401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
Team Member Assistance Program

Responsibilities

Monitors and ensures quality in all aspects of the wellness program, including medication management, provision, and documentation of services, and follow‑through of physician orders and family/resident requests, assessments, and service plans.

Hires, supervises, motivates, and evaluates all wellness/clinical department associates; plans, schedules, and assigns work to ensure 24/7 coverage; promotes interactive problem‑solving with associates and may serve on‑call for staffing assignments and questions.

Serves as a liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health‑related service agencies to provide care for residents.

Maintains a professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families; uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.

Conducts pre‑occupancy level of care evaluations on all potential residents and ensures completion of ongoing evaluations and service plans.

Directs and supervises the medication program, including administration.

Ensures all medications have proper orders and labels.

Provides case management services to residents and coordinates interdisciplinary service plan meetings with residents and families as care needs change.

Coordinates move‑ins and ensures timely completion of all required move‑in documentation.

Investigates and documents resident and associate incidents, identifies safety hazards, and institutes corrective action in a timely manner; shares responsibility for providing and maintaining a safe and conducive environment for residents and associates.

Maintains and monitors resident charts to ensure necessary care and services are provided and ensures compliance with state regulations.

Ensures follow‑up with dietary and pharmacy consultant recommendations.

Coordinates services with Home Health, Rehab, Lab, Podiatrist, and/or Hospice services as needed.

Conducts new associate orientation; coordinates and provides initial and ongoing in‑service training.

Understands and uses CDC Standard Precautions, OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.

Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.

Monitors care staff proficiency in caregiving; completes clinical skills competency evaluations.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience as an LPN; one year in home health, assisted living, or long‑term care preferred.
1+ years of nursing management experience including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily operations supervision.
Experience in tracking, trending, and analyzing clinical performance data preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in Nursing, Business, Customer Service, or related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong teamwork, and positive community relations skills. Excellent grammar and punctuation skills.
Self‑motivated and can work as a team member and make decisions.
Utilizes time effectively to complete unfinished tasks within office organization.
Can work well under pressure, resolve conflicts, prioritize tasks, and follow through with ideas.
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, detail oriented. Pleasant, professional, and personable.

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