Health and Wellness Director (LPN) Assisted Living

Americare; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Daily Access to Wages

Complimentary Meals

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Plan

Annual Wage Increases

Job summary

Americare Senior Living is seeking a Director of Nursing (Health & Wellness Director) – LPN for Maple Tree Terrace in Carthage, MO. This full‑time role pays $55,000–$60,000 and leads a clinical team to deliver resident‑centered care in an assisted living setting.

You will oversee all nursing services, supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with leadership to guide assessments, care planning, and medication management while fostering a safe, home‑like environment for

Qualifications

• Current LPN license is required.
• Experience in assisted living or long‑term care is preferred.
• Strong leadership and clinical oversight skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services and clinical supervision of all staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and Americare standards.
• Lead assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical oversight

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Director of Nursing (Health & Wellness Director) – LPN

Community: Maple Tree Terrace – Location: Carthage, MO – Community Type: Assisted Living – Shifts Available: Days – Employment Type: Full-Time – Pay: $55,000–$60,000

As the Health & Wellness Director, you’ll lead the clinical team to ensure exceptional, resident‑centered care within our Assisted Living community. You’ll oversee all nursing services, providing clinical supervision and leadership while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and Americare standards. Working collaboratively with community leadership and interdisciplinary teams, you’ll guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development. Your leadership plays a key role in fostering a safe, home‑like environment while supporting the well‑being of both residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services
• Implement, maintain, and revise nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures as needed
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff, including LPNs, CNAs, and other care team members
• Collaborate with community administrators to ensure staff receive required orientation, training, and ongoing education
• Conduct regular resident assessments and ensure all required documentation is accurate and up to date
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Americare regulations
• Manage medication systems to ensure regulatory compliance and resident safety
• Support quality assurance efforts by maintaining community standards and assisting with inspections
• Promote a safe, respectful, and home‑like environment for residents

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Experience: Proven nursing leadership experience, preferably in assisted living, memory care, or long‑term care
• Skills: Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capability; ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands‑on clinical oversight; sound judgment, organization, and decision‑making skills
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work closely with staff, administrators, residents, and families
• Commitment: Passion for senior care; alignment with Americare’s Mission, Vision, Home Town Hospitality philosophy, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values; dedication to supporting a high quality of life for residents
• Physical Demands: Lift up to 25 lbs; assist with resident transfers; push/pull/maneuver up to 100 lbs including resident mobility assistance; maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs

Benefits

• Recognition and Appreciation: meaningful shout‑outs and recognition
• Family Atmosphere: close‑knit community where everyone feels at home
• Paid Time Off: competitive PTO plan
• Daily Access to Wages: flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it
• Complimentary Meals: free meals while you work
• Tuition Assistance: support for educational pursuits
• Comprehensive Benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and more
• Earn More: competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance
• 401(k) Plan: company contributions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.