Director of Wellness (Full Time)

Arrow Senior Living Management - Ankeny, IA

Job Title: Director of Wellness (Full Time)

Position: Healthcare Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $80,000-$90,000

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Manager on Duty Weekend Rotation 10am-2pm

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Ankeny

State: IA

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Direct and maintain exceptional quality of care for all residents.
Provide oversight, training, motivation, and team building to Wellness staff.
Provide exceptional service to residents, families, and visitors.
Oversee department compliance and budget.
Ensure Wellness operates according to state guidelines and Arrow policies.
Present a professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of service and goodwill.
Oversee care companions and medication technicians.
Coordinate medication management.
Ensure outstanding and appropriate care is delivered while adhering to community policy, regulation, and law.
Chart resident notes appropriately.
Review end of shift notes.
Record new/changed physician orders.
Maintain healthcare provider relations.
Perform resident assessments according to established protocol.
Conduct appraisals of resident needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Respond to medical emergencies.
Monitor and record physical, mental, and emotional changes observed in residents.
Maintain current and accurate resident charts.
Assist in scheduling medical appointments and maintain a current medical appointment calendar.
Work with the Resident Services Director to implement appropriate activities.
Report regularly to the Executive Director to provide status reports and engage in strategic planning.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with physicians.
Implement a general staff training program.
In conjunction with the Memory Care Director, implement a dementia specific staff orientation and training program for all employees.
Implement a medication training program.
Train staff using appropriate training materials.
Participate in community surveys.
Meet with families/residents during the admissions process.
Ensure rooms are ready for new residents.
Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Policies and Procedures.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
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.

Preferred Skills

Good physical health as verified by a health screening.
Freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis verified within 7 days of employment.
Criminal clearance by DOJ and FBI before initial presence in the facility.
Clean driving record as per the insurance carrier's policy.

Requirements

Experience: At least two years’ experience in resident care in assisted living.

Education:

License & Certification:

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Company Match 401(k) with 100% match up to the first 3% and fully vested upon enrollment.
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (1st of the month following 60 days of employment-Full Time).
Disability insurance (Full Time).
Employee assistance program.
Weekly Employee Recognition Program.
Life insurance (Full Time).
Paid time off (Full Time employees accrue up to 115 hours each year and Part Time accrue up to 30 hours each year).
Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days for FT AND PT employees).
Employee Referral Program (FT, PT, and PRN).
Complimentary meal each shift (FT, PT, and PRN).
Daily Pay Option.
Direct Deposit.

Supplemental Pay

Special Notes

Arrow Senior Living serves and employs individuals of all faiths, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or handicap, except as limited by state and federal law.

Facility Details

Name: Arrow Senior Living Management

Description: Arrow Senior Living manages a collection of senior living communities that offer varying levels of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 34 properties currently in 6 states.

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