Health and Wellness Director

Ciel Senior Living; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CIEL Senior Living in Germantown, TN is seeking a Health and Wellness Director to lead resident health programs, drive quality of care, and mentor clinical staff.

The role requires an RN/LPN licensure, 3+ years of leadership, and strong collaboration with families and the Executive Director. You will ensure regulatory compliance and manage the clinical budget while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a state nursing license (RN or LPN/LVN) to practice.
• Prefer at least 3 years of clinical leadership experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and wellness programs to promote resident well-being.
• Direct nursing and clinical staff and manage schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate resident care conferences with families and staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare weekly/monthly reports.
• Provide ongoing training and participate in required in-service.
• Attend required trainings and community wellness activities.

Skills

Nursing license RN/LPN

Clinical leadership

Electronic health records

Healthcare budgeting

Communication

Education

RN or LPN licensure

Job description

Description

POSITION: Health and Wellness Director

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

FLSA: Exempt

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health and Wellness Director to oversee our health and wellness programs and services. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating and implementing health and wellness initiatives to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our residents. The health and Wellness director will work collaboratively with our team to improve overall health and quality of life.

Ensures that CIEL Senior Living standards and state requirements for resident care are met. Directs staff, ensures regulatory compliance and is responsible for the management of the clinical budget.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Directly oversee the delivery of care to the residents of the community to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.
• Coordinate, along with the Executive Director, family/resident care conferences and serve as a direct liaison between residents, families, and staff.
• Work with the residents, families, and other staff to ensure that residents are at appropriate levels of care.
• Manage labor costs, supplies and other line items in the clinical budget.
• Complete weekly, monthly reports as required.
• Monitor documentation systems to ensure that all regulatory timeframes for review of assessments and service plans are met and that resident needs are met.
• Write and review residents’ assessments/evaluations and care/service-plans with appropriate staff.
• Assess/evaluate potential residents for admission into the community and to determine level of care. This may involve assessing/evaluating potential residents in their home or another healthcare setting; must be able to drive to location and perform assessment/evaluation professionally and timely.
• Schedule and conduct new resident orientation for residents upon move into the community.
• Provide, plan, schedule and monitor staff training programs and in-services for staff including statutory or regulator required training.
• Attending all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Manage and coordinate the work of all nursing department/clinical staff of the community, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information. This includes overseeing and/or completing staff schedules, at least monthly and daily assignments.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with all state regulatory requirements including mandatory reporting to the State. Ensure that all concern and incident reports are completed, filed and that follow-up is conducted appropriately.
• Assist and/or perform mock surveys.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers while adhering to all policies, standards, and procedures of the Company.
• Visits residents in hospital/rehab. as assigned.
• Organizes and communicates with leadership, residents, associates and families regarding annual flu clinics, TB testing of associates/residents.
• Participates in community Wellness Programs as assigned.
• Participates in MOD weekend and holiday coverage, as assigned.
• Member of the backup sales team.
• Participates in on-call schedule as assigned.
• Counsel residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems.
• Requires 24/7 on-call clinical support.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education as required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN). Preferred a minimum of 3 years clinical leadership experience. Working knowledge of basic technology and electronic documentation.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate judgment skills and independent clinical decisions in routine and emergency resident care matters.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours when necessary to meet the needs of the residents.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license: ability to travel to conduct resident assessments and required trainings for professional development.
• Must have current RN or LPN licensure in good standing.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
• Sit – sit infrequently.
• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
• Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses.
• Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.
• Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.