Director Of Wellness Jobs in Rochester, MI (NOW HIRING)

Our Senior Living and Memory Care Facility offers:

• The opportunity to work with a great team of professionals to ensure our residents’ needs are met in a quality and safe environment.
• An environment where you can grow, learn and take your skill set to the next level!

Benefits:

• Salary—competitive wages with a yearly performance merit program. When members of our team go above and beyond, we like to recognize their performance.
• Benefits—We offer a competitive benefits program to include:
• • Bi-Weekly Pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

Purpose: Responsible for coordinating well-being of residents and supervising the work performance of employees.

Essential Functions- Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following duties:

• Supervises nursing department and assigns work to nursing staff and personal care staff as appropriate, including administration of medication, observation and reporting changes in resident’s conditions.
• Provides instruction and direction in methods and techniques of nursing and resident care.
• Ensures that care, comfort, and well-being of the resident are attained in accordance with established policies and procedures and in compliance with individual service plans.
• Assist with the assessments process. Also assists with admissions and discharges.
• Receive verbal orders from physicians including lab work, x-rays, etc.
• Verify medication orders with physician upon resident admission or discharge from hospital. Assist with resident health assessments.
• Supervise and assist residents with medications, including insulin injections and blood sugar checks.
• Ensures that resident service plans, charts and treatment schedules are followed by staff.
• Processes admission and discharges of residents.
• Provides information/updates to nursing staff, supervisors, administration, physicians, and other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of care.
• Conducts medication audits and handles medication errors in a timely manner.
• Assures medications are ordered as per licensed healthcare professional orders in a timely manner.
• Orders treatment supplies, resident care supplies, and nursing station supplies for assigned areas as needed.
• Assists and oversees care instruction during new hire orientation
• Maintains a high degree of safety awareness and infection control practices.
• Follows all state guidelines and regulations and policies with incident reporting.
• Assist as necessary with staffing issues, including finding coverage for call-offs.
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained, assisting in finding coverage and covering shifts, as needed.
• Assess residents in the hospital to determine appropriateness for return.
• Second in command of the building. Leads and is responsible for the building if the Executive Director is unavailable.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Executive Director.
• Completes competency evaluations for training as required by the state or as assigned by their immediate supervisor, HR Director, or Executive Director.
• Responsible to issue employee discipline (oral and written), as appropriate and in consultation with the Executive Director, as necessary.
• Follow all applicable Federal and State regulations

Job Requirements: Education & Knowledge Requirements- Specific education, certification, and licensure:

• Current Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid Michigan Driver License

Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and of resident care management.
• Ability to maintain a therapeutic attitude toward an effective relationship with residents.
• Ability to instruct staff, assign work, evaluate performance, and prepare reports.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, push, pull or transport residents, supplies or furniture up to 25 pounds; may ask for assistance if needed.
• Excellent customer service and speaking/presentation skills.
• Computer experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.
• Ability to interpret complex standards and regulations and write concise reports and histories.
• Able to lift, bend, stoop, push, pull supplies, or furniture up to 50 pounds (may need to ask for assistance at times).
• Able to complete the functions necessary to transport a resident in a wheelchair.

Previous Experience in similar position preferred.