Wellness Director

Galerie Management; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Galerie Management is seeking a Wellness Director in Peachtree Corners, GA to ensure delivery of quality assisted living services, comply with state regulations, and serve as a clinical resource for staff.

You will interview, hire and lead nursing staff, conduct assessments, collaborate with physicians, manage budgets for staffing and clinical services, and ensure compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Maintain an active RN or LPN license.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience and 2 years of people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality resident care is delivered per guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, and medical professionals to promote quality care and independence.
• Interview, hire, train and lead nursing staff including CMAs and Resident Assistants.
• Conduct pre-admission, admission and quarterly assessments per policy.
• Provide on-call support for the community.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures governing clinical services.
• Plan and manage budget for staffing and clinical services.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Decision making

Education

RN or LPN license

Clinical experience (3 years)

People leadership experience (2 years)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, Position Type: Full Time, Job Title: Wellness Director

Reports To: Executive Director

Summary:

The Wellness Director ensures delivery of quality assisted living services focused on maximizing residents’ individual capabilities, implements and monitors effective Assisted Living systems; ensures clinical/health services are in compliance with community standards and State regulations, serves as a clinical resource for Community staff, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Galerie Management standards.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensures quality resident care is consistently delivered in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines
• Collaborates and partners with physicians, pharmacy and other medical professionals to promote quality care and independence for our residents
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training and leading all nursing associates including, but not limited to Memory Care Director, Resident Care Coordinator, CMAs, and Resident Assistants.
• Conducts comprehensive resident pre-admission, admission and quarterly assessments in accordance with Galerie Management policy and procedures.
• Provide on-call support for the community
• Ensures compliance, efficiency and team’s understanding of policies and procedures
• Maintains the standards of care practice within the community.
• Assess and monitor residents' health care needs through appropriate actions, training, consultation, and delegation
• Ensures compliance with all Galerie Management policies and procedures that govern clinical services.
• Order and maintain inventory of health-related supplies and equipment for residents.
• Responsible for staff performance, staff recruitment, staff retention, and staff development.
• Responsible for collaborating with other departments to ensure quality resident care and staff development.
• Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a budget process for staffing and clinical services.
• Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services within the goals of the community.
• Serves as spokesperson for caregiving matters and represents the community with a professional demeanor.
• Participates in appropriate meetings and committees.
• Meets with families as requested.
• Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• Maintain a current active Registered Nurse (RN) license OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and a minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Exhibit good time management and organization skills.
• Possess the ability to handle complex issues.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Express compassion for residents, staff and guests on a consistent basis.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing administration functions in an assisted living community.
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the resident care department.

Working Conditions:

Specific physical requirements are outlined in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-call on an as needed basis
• 100% time spent on site in community setting
• Possible exposure to communicable disease and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

Physical Demands:

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Vision
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds