Senior Living Wellness Director (LPN)

Skilled Nursing of Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Skilled Nursing of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Wellness Director to lead the resident wellness program, coordinate care, and supervise staff. The role focuses on maintaining high-quality resident services and compliance with state guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold an active LPN license with 3–5 years in senior living wellness and staff management, and will partner with physicians to oversee medication orders, documentation, and wellness scheduling.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in resident care, wellness, and employee management within the senior living or skilled nursing industry.
• Active LPN license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, plans, implements, monitors, directs, and evaluates all aspects of resident care.
• Manages department scheduling, supervision, and training.
• Coordinates resident caseloads and delivers resident services that enhance autonomy, socialization, and quality of life.
• Oversees the medication management program and collaborates with physicians to maintain up-to-date medication orders.
• Supports staff training and orientation to ensure proper procedures.
• Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures with a focus on accurate documentation.
• Assists with wellness department scheduling, participates in recruiting, screening, and interviewing staff, and provides coverage during shortages.
• Administers medications and provides resident care in accordance with state-specific guidelines.

Skills

Resident care

Staff management

Wellness programs

Documentation

Medication management

Education

LPN license

Job description

Skilled Nursing of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Wellness Director to lead the resident wellness program, coordinate care, and supervise staff. The role focuses on maintaining high-quality resident services and compliance with state guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold an active LPN license with 3–5 years in senior living wellness and staff management, and will partner with physicians to oversee medication orders, documentation, and wellness scheduling.