Interim DON at Confidential

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:  

1. This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and co-hiring of the employees within that department. 
2. Work in all areas of the community. 
3. Follow Safety Policy & Procedures. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

1. Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. 
2. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws. 
3. Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making. 
4. Conducts resident evaluations in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations and Palm Beach Memory Care policies and procedures. 
5. 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. 
6. Periodically, or as mandated, reviews compliance for those that self-administer medications. 
7. 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. 
8. Monitor’s resident wellness care for compliance with state and federal regulations. 
9. Monitors and maintains vital statistics as required.  
10. Makes recommendations for quality improvement, infection control, department enhancements and efficiencies. 
11. 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.  
12. Monitors and reviews service plan by licensed staff. 
13. Maintains/monitors care plans for all residents. 
14. Conducts training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for all associates. 
15. Review direct report associate time punches in payroll system, as necessary. 
16. Participate in the recruitment and selection of wellness associates. 
17. Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families, and guests’ programs.  
18. Follows guidelines for dress code and wears name badge daily. 
19. Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director. 

Required Skills & Abilities:  

1. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. 
2. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.  
3. Able to manage revenue/expense budget and supplies. (Staffing) 
4. Able to make independent decisions.  
5. Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.  
6. Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). 
7. Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens. 
8. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. 
9. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
10. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
11. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
12. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. 
13. Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.  
14. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

Education & Experience:  

1. Current Licensed L.P.N or RN. 
2. 2-4 Years of experience required. 
3. Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired. 

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