LPN Director of Wellness (Full Time)
$84,760–$98,280 year
On-siteOlathe, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Direct and maintain exceptional quality of care for all residents while overseeing department compliance, budget, and state guidelines. Provide oversight, training, motivation, and team building to Wellness staff, including care companions and medication technicians. Coordinate medication management, chart resident notes, and monitor physical, mental, and emotional changes. Respond to medical emergencies, assist in scheduling medical appointments, and report any suspicion of elder abuse or neglect. Work with the Resident Services Director to implement activities and report regularly to the Executive Director for strategic planning. Develop staff training programs, including dementia-specific orientation and medication training. Participate in community surveys and meet with families during the admissions process to ensure rooms are ready for new residents.
Required Qualifications
- current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing within state of employment
- at least two years' experience in resident care in assisted living
- Thorough working knowledge of current care standards and regulations
- Experience in hands-on care of memory-impaired residents
- Ability to maintain and update effective service plans
- Ability to supervise care staff
- Comprehensive working knowledge of current medication regulation and law
- Knowledge of requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to residents
- Ability to communicate with physicians, pharmacies, families, and community staff
- Be in good health, and physically mental and capable of performing assigned tasks
- Demonstrate freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis within (7) days of employment
- Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI prior to the initial presence in the facility
- Must have a clean driving record as per the insurance carrier's policy
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