Wellness Director

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 resident care operations and oversee wellness services for seniors. You will coordinate care teams and ensure high-quality programs that promote autonomy and social engagement.

The role requires 3–5 years in senior living, an active LPN license, and a commitment to accurate documentation and staff development. This full-time on-site position offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in resident care, wellness, and employee management within the senior living or skilled nursing industry.
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (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 assumes primary responsibility for delivering and overseeing 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 strong focus on accurate documentation.
• Assists with wellness department scheduling, participates in recruiting, screening, and interviewing staff, and provides coverage during unexpected shortages.
• Administers medications and provides resident care in accordance with state-specific guidelines.

Skills

Resident care

Staff supervision

Wellness programs

Documentation

Education

LPN license

Job description

Wellness Director

Salary

$77,000–$90,000 annually

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Responsibilities

Coordinates, plans, implements, monitors, directs, and evaluates all aspects of resident care. Manages department scheduling, supervision, and training. Coordinates resident caseloads and assumes primary responsibility for delivering and overseeing 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 strong focus on accurate documentation. Assists with wellness department scheduling, participates in recruiting, screening, and interviewing staff, and provides coverage during unexpected shortages. Administers medications and provides resident care in accordance with state-specific guidelines.

Experience

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