Health Wellness Director

CRISTA Senior Living; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Wellness Director to lead clinical services in a supportive Assisted Living environment. This full-time role involves overseeing health-related services, managing clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. You will play a crucial role in developing care plans for residents and maintaining high standards of wellness and healthcare. Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership will enhance the quality of life for residents, and your commitment to excellence will be valued. If you are passionate about healthcare and wish to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Matching

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Nursing and RN licensure in Washington State.
• Minimum of three years in management and five years in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical services and staff development in Assisted Living.
• Manage medication administration and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop care plans and maintain high-quality care standards.

Skills

Clinical Oversight

Medication Management

Wound Care

Infection Control

Staff Development

Financial Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

BS in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Point Click Care

Relias

OnShift

Jobvite

Job description

This is a Full-Time position at The Courtyard, CRISTA Senior Living in Shoreline.
Compensation: $81,688 to $122,532 annual salary, depending on experience

Benefits: Competitive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) matching, Life and Disability benefits, PTO, Holiday Pay, Parental Leave, up to 85% King’s school tuition discount for dependent child(ren) K-12

POSITION SUMMARY

The Health and Wellness Director is responsible for providing oversight of all health-related services and supervision of clinical staff. Participate in and direct staff development programs and execution while monitoring expenses and daily staffing levels to comply with department budgets. Assess and create care plans of prospective residents and operate in accordance with current State and Federal regulations, local standards, guidelines, CRISTA policies and procedures and as directed by the Executive Director to ensure the highest quality of wellness and health care is always maintained for our residents. Implement and supervise the medical delivery system and ensure each resident receives the prescribed or requested services as outlined in the Negotiated Service Agreement. Take prompt, appropriate action in cases of injury, illness, fire or other emergencies and implement effective and current infection control standards according to State and Federal guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)

DUTIES

Clinical Services:

• Provide leadership and oversight to all aspects of clinical services for residents in Assisted Living, including teaching and supervision of the direct care staff.
• Accurately and completely perform pre-admission assessments, functional assessments and focused assessments as needed and ensure “stable and predictable” status for assisted living residents.
• Ensure CRISTA’s ability to meet the needs of the prospective resident. Determine the appropriate level of care for enriched care services and communicate to the necessary departments.
• Provide wound care as ordered by the provider and maintain accurate and timely wound monitoring documentation.
• Perform, according to the Standards of Practice related in Infection control a working knowledge of blood borne pathogens and utilizes universal precautions when handling or exposed to body fluids.
• Responsible for skin observations and monitoring for healing vs breakdown.
• Implement and review alert charting and provide follow-up when needed.

Medication Management:

• Prepare, administer and document medications and treatments as ordered by the physician in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain medications at adequate levels at all times. Order and receive medications from the pharmacy. Receive and document verbal orders accurately. Ensure the Medication Administration Record (MAR) is accurate and updated.
• Transcribe or activate orders on the MAR accurately and confirm follow-up understanding of medication assistant staff.
• Supervise the accuracy of controlled medication documentation and dispose of discontinued medications according to pharmacy policy and procedure.
• Complete routine evaluations and documentation of all residents managing their medications independently.
• Assure the medication rooms and health services areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner, and supplies are available for staff to perform resident care.
• Assist in scheduling Pharmacy in-services and routine audits of medication carts and record reviews.
• Conduct the “every shift”, “daily”, and “1-2 x per week” medication checklist review for PCC to ensure all orders are active and to identify any problem areas. Address problems immediately and consult with the pharmacy as needed.
• Conduct an MAR review that verifies current physician orders and obtain an MD signature semi-annually to ensure medication accuracy for each resident.
• Oversee arrangements for consultants, laboratory services, x-rays and provider appointments as needed.

Resident Care:

• Responsible for the clinical record of each resident, checking for thorough, accurate, and timely charting of pertinent information.
• Assist in the planning, development, organization, implementation, evaluation and direction of all resident services and health services policies and standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our residents.
• Oversee complaints and grievances from residents and their families, as well as staff and respond/follow up accordingly.
• Listen to residents, family or physician concerns and initiate corrective action in a timely manner. Report to the Executive Director to be sure they are fully aware at all times of any potential issues, so they can be addressed proactively.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with other departments and ministries within CRISTA as well as residents, families, physicians, consultants, and vendors to ensure resident services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Utilize and complete the “Admission Checklist” for each new resident to ensure that all documents have been obtained and completed.
• Ensure each resident is treated with dignity and respect by all staff and visitors.
• Maintain excellent resident relations. Establish practices that ensure resident confidentiality and resident rights are maintained. Understand and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in planned care conferences according to CRISTA policy and communicate services and costs to residents, families and the billing department. Make decisions and provide input.
• Plan, communicate and ensure coordination of care with all outside agency providers.

Financial Management:

• Develop financial and clinical strategies in response to the changing health care environment and needs of the resident population.

People Management and Development:

• Oversee hiring and verification of credentials, training and necessary pre-requisites for care staff employment.
• Complete annual performance reviews for staff in accordance with facility policies.
• Document disciplinary actions and termination of assigned staff.
• Work with the staffing coordinator to ensure licensed staff are in the facility 24/7 and fill in to support staff as needed. Provide consultation by phone with facility staff to answer questions and provide directions and documentation.
• Ensure staff maintain current professional licensing.
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting and scheduling of health-related in-service training classes for all departments as needed.
• Monitor, mentor and audit medication assistance to ensure the quality and safety of the medication delivery system.

Quality Control and Compliance:

• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of current State and Federal regulations and provides leadership for maintaining compliance in all areas related to healthcare.
• Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to ensure knowledge of current regulations, guidelines and professional standards. Make recommendations regarding policy and procedures to the Executive Director.
• Oversee and coordinate participation in the Nurse Delegation program in accordance with State and Federal standards. Ensure clinical staff have appropriate pre-requisite education completed prior to acceptance for training to perform nurse delegated duties. Maintain accurate and current records for the nurse delegation program.
• Assist the Executive Director to establish and maintain the disaster, fire and safety program. Assure proper handling and emergency care of residents, staff and visitors involved in accidents while on the job or in the building.

Leadership:

• Provide support as acting Executive Director as needed.
• Provide leadership and training to nursing staff and medication assistants in the area of medication delivery, storage, physician orders and MAR accuracy.
• Attend daily stand-up meetings and participate in devotional activities.
• Meet with the Executive Director regularly to jointly address plans, problems and needs in Assisted Living.
• Summarize in an end-of-shift report all pertinent interactions, decisions and planning to ensure clear communication with supervisors, other managers and involved co-workers.
• Manage the TB screening program. Assure appropriate documentation of testing exists in employee files. Counsel and makes referrals as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Work collaboratively and cooperatively with supervisor, Senior Living health care leadership, administration, staff, coworkers, physicians, community agencies, families, residents and consultants.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clinical Staff

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

• BS in Nursing from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years of strong management experience, including supervision of clinical staff development.
• Five years of recent long-term care experience or in an assisted living setting.
• Knowledge of DSHS regulations as they relate to long term care and assisted living.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• RN – Licensed in Washington State Current CPR Certificate

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Microsoft Office

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Healthcare provider required to comply with the federal law (HIPAA) that addresses privacy and security of protected health information. HIPAA training required. This job has access to resident health information.
• Flexible work hours; some evening or weekend hours may be necessary to meet residents’ needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• Fundamentals of Care Giving Certificate, Mental Health and Dementia Training Certificate.

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Point Click Care, Relias, OnShift, Jobvite

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.