Wellness Director

Woodland Palms; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick time

401(k) with match

Wellness resources

Assistance program

Early access pay

Career growth

Medical benefits

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Woodland Palms is seeking a Wellness Services Director to lead our Wellness Department with compassion and innovation in a senior living setting. You will supervise staff, coordinate elder care plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage budgets while maintaining high standards of resident well-being.

The role requires an active RN or LPN/LVN license and relevant experience in Assisted Living/Memory Care, with a focus on teamwork, training, and quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or LPN/LVN in good standing with State Licensing Authority.
• Relevant experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care Settings.
• Ability to lead and mentor a diverse care team.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Wellness Department operations and staff with accountability for performance.
• Create staffing schedules that meet state guidelines and adjust as needed.
• Enforce policies and procedures, and address disciplinary actions as required.
• Direct elder service plans from move-in to move-out with timely assessments.
• Lead Quality Assurance program, track incidents, and drive corrective actions.
• Perform licensed nursing tasks and medication passes within scope.
• Coordinate care with third-party providers (therapy, home health, hospice).
• Oversee medication administration and self-administration programs as required.
• Assist with budget adherence and financial goals for the Wellness Department.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and nursing practice acts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Staff training

Budgeting

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

RN or LPN/LVN license

Assisted Living/Memory Care exp.

Job description

WELLNESS SERVICES DIRECTOR- join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation!

LPN required

Who We Are

We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

What You’ll Do

The Wellness Director manages the operation of the Wellness Department, including maintaining standards in elder care services; supervision and oversight of the Wellness Department team, including training and assigning overall duties in accordance with the elders’ needs; meeting financial and budgetary guidelines; and upholding state regulations and procedures.

As the Wellness Services Director, you can expect a range of responsibilities and tasks. Here are some general expectations:

• You will be responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and assigning significant overall duties/tasks in directing the work of all Wellness Department team members with full accountability for the performance of subordinates.
• You will be responsible for creating staffing schedules that meet state guidelines, time off requests, overtime guidelines or other modifications in work schedules.
• You will communicate and enforce policies and procedures, including the Employer’s policies and procedures, and directly discipline and/or effectively recommend corrective and disciplinary action to enforce such policies.
• You will direct and coordinate elder service plans from move-in to move-out, completing timely and accurate assessments and evaluations as required by state regulations and Compass Senior Living policy.
• You will lead the Quality Assurance program, trending and tracking, and correcting incidents as required by State Regulators. elder and community team members
• You will Perform licensed nurse tasks and medication passes within the scope of practice as allowed by state law.
• You will assist with coordinating care to elders with third-party providers such as therapy, home healthcare, and hospice.
• You will supervise the medication administration and/or assist with the self-administration of medication programs as required by state law.
• You may act in the absence of the Administrator if necessary.
• You will adhere to and establish financial goals and budgetary guidelines for the Wellness Department.
• You will remain abreast of current State regulations and Nurse Practice Acts and compliance with regulatory processes, such as State, OSHA, and EPA, assisting the community in continued compliance with the policies and procedures of Compass Senior Living, including those as outlined in the Quality Counts Policy and Procedure Manual.

What You’ll Bring

• Licensed RN or LPN/LVN in good standing with State Licensing Authority
• You will bring Relevant experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care Settings.
• You will bring the desire and talent to work with a high-functioning, empowered team.
• You will bring compassion, kindness, and collaboration skills to work with elders and their families.
• You will bring computer literacy and proficiency in learning specified online programs.
• You will bring your organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a team environment.
• You will bring your ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and be goal-directed.
• You will bring your ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• You will be able to deal with difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• You will bring good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• You will meet all health requirements as specified by state and/or federal regulations.
• You will be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You will pass a criminal background check.

What We Offer

Benefits for all team members, regardless of employment status:

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
• Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Additional benefits for full-time team members
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options
• Education reimbursement program.