Job Number
Job Title: Health and Wellness Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Assisted Living
Date Reviewed: 4/12/21
Prepared by: Veronica Akers
SUMMARY
The Health Services Director is a nurse and is responsible for coordinating resident care under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians in order to ensure the resident remains as independent as possible for as long as possible at a WellQuest Living community. Assist the resident and his or her family members in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the resident. As directed, liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations and other health related service agencies to provide care to the residents. Assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of the state and the policies and goals of this property. Assist the Assisted Living Director, Resident Services Director and/or Journey Program Director with hiring, evaluating, coordinating, monitoring performance, and supervising Care Managers in accordance with company policy. Share the responsibilities for the daily care of residents at the property with Care Managers.
Reports to: Executive Director.
The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
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Communicate with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses and state agencies on the care needs of all residents at the community.
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Perform nursing duties as directed and in accordance with the appropriate scope of the Nurse Practice Act, including administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by physician.
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Conduct thorough reporting of pertinent information regarding resident care to oncoming shift. Complete documentation in and encourage use of the Communication Log on each shift.