Director of Nursing

Job Summary:

The Health & Wellness Director is responsible for overseeing the well-being of all residents living in the Memory Care Community along with ensuring all state regulations are being met. The Health & Wellness Director conducts assessments of new and current residents and oversees the medication management program. The Health & Wellness Director also ensures the community has a diverse staff with skills and licensing appropriate to meet the needs of the residents.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and co-hiring of the employees within that department.

Work in all areas of the community.

Follow Safety Policy & Procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.


• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.


• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making.


• Conducts resident evaluations in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations and Palm Beach Memory Care policies and procedures.


• Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of medication, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure.


• Periodically, or as mandated, reviews compliance for those that self-administer medications.


• Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents' individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional, and sensitive manner.


• Monitor's resident wellness care for compliance with state and federal regulations.


• Monitors and maintains vital statistics as required.


• Makes recommendations for quality improvement, infection control, department enhancements and efficiencies.


• Ensures in house ancillary services, such as x-rays, podiatry, dental, eye care, psych visits etc. are scheduled and the appropriate follow up is completed.


• Monitors and reviews service plan by licensed staff.


• Maintains/monitors care plans for all residents.


• Conducts training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for all associates.


• Review direct report associate time punches in payroll system, as necessary.


• Participate in the recruitment and selection of wellness associates.


• Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families, and guests' programs.


• Follows guidelines for dress code and wears name badge daily.


• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.


• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.


• Able to manage revenue/expense budget and supplies. (Staffing)


• Able to make independent decisions.


• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.


• Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).


• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.


• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.


• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.


• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education & Experience:

• Current Licensed L.P.N or RN.


• 2-4 Years of experience required.


• Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.


• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day.


• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.


• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.


• Able to use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent infection.


• Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes: gloves, gowns, shoe covers, head covers, shield, resp. goggles/eye protection and non-slip shoes.


• Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.


• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary

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