Director of Wellness

NY Director of Wellness

We are seeking a Director of Wellness with supervisory experience in geriatric services to direct, manage and support our Wellness Department. This is a unique, exciting and rewarding opportunity, helping to maintain a Health Services Department of excellence within our beautiful and luxurious community of The Bristal Assisted Living at Holtsville, NY

You must be a nurse with proven capabilities in managing a team, scheduling employees, maintaining charts, overseeing medication administration and creating team member assignments. You must have a proven track record for inspiring and leading a unified, cohesive team in excelling for the good of the community. You will also support our Memory Care Department, which serves residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and also falls within the purview of the Wellness Department under the administration of the DON and with the support of the Director of Memory Care, Wellness Secretary and Director of Case Management.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 9AM-5:30PM

Additional responsibilities include:

• Managing daily day operations for the Resident Health Services Department 24/7/365
• Demonstrating skilled and confident leadership in hiring, training and scheduling team members
• Developing and coordinating service plans
• Conducting resident assessments, both on and off site, in conjunction with the Case Manager
• Communicating with physicians, residents and families
• Ensuring regulatory compliance in accordance with the New York State Department of Health

Qualifications:

• Must have an active New York State RN or LPN License
• Knowledge of New York State Department of Health regulations for Adult Home or Enriched Housing is a huge plus
• Four-plus (4+) years gerontological nursing and administration experience required
• Case Management experience a plus
• Excellent people skills and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences
• Successful management or supervisory methodology with experience managing a department as well as interviewing, hiring, scheduling and training team members
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Be a person of the utmost integrity, with an absolute commitment to resident care
• Hold experience in assisted living, home health or a skilled nursing setting
• Having a sense of humor, confidence and composure-under-pressure are key qualities that we look for!

Benefits include:

• Salary increases based on annual performance
• Annual team appreciation events, quarterly team appreciation bonuses, and an annual holiday bonus
• 401K plan
• AFLAC Benefits
• Company-paid life insurance policy
• PTO days, company-paid holidays, with a PTO cash-out option annually
• Optional lunch for all employees
• Available health, dental and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement