Wellness Director

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead clinical services within a vibrant senior living community. This role blends hands-on clinical oversight with leadership, collaboration, and resident advocacy. You will partner closely with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional care, regulatory compliance, and a safe, dignified living environment for residents.

If you are a nurse leader who values relationships, structure, and quality outcomes, and who wants to make a meaningful impact in seniors’ lives, this is a rewarding opportunity to lead with purpose.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Leadership & Resident Care

• Oversee resident health assessments, care plans, and ongoing monitoring of changing conditions.
• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between residents, families, physicians, and healthcare providers.
• Lead medication management processes, including transcription of physician orders, coordination with pharmacy partners, and medication administration oversight.
• Ensure infection control practices, emergency response protocols, and first aid procedures are consistently followed.
• Participate in resident and family care conferences and interdisciplinary care plan meetings.

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise and support wellness department staff, including scheduling and performance oversight.
• Provide orientation, ongoing education, and in-service training related to clinical care and medication processes.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Support the Executive Director with staff-related matters, including incident documentation and follow-up when needed.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with state regulations, OSHA standards, HIPAA requirements, and community policies.
• Assist with survey preparation, inspections, and plans of correction.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation across resident records and clinical reports.
• Monitor and reinforce resident rights, privacy, dignity, and choice in all care practices.

Admissions & Community Support

• Participate in admission decisions and assess prospective residents for appropriateness of care.
• Collaborate with leadership to support census stability and continuity of care.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators.

What We’re Looking For

• Current, active state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• 5 or more years of experience caring for seniors, including individuals with cognitive decline, preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in senior living, assisted living, or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices, medication management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Compassionate, ethical, dependable, and team-oriented leadership style.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet health requirements.

Work Environment & Expectations

• On-site leadership role with availability for clinical questions and emergencies.
• May require flexibility outside standard business hours as needed.
• Exposure to typical healthcare environments, including infectious materials, per OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to perform medium physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in shaping the daily experience, safety, and well-being of residents. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence care standards, and build trusted relationships with residents and families, all while working in a mission-driven senior living environment.