Director of Health & Wellness (Registered Nurse)

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Health & Wellness

The Summit Senior Living, located in Hockessin, DE, is hiring a Director of Health & Wellness to lead the clinical team in our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES SENIOR LIVING EXPERIENCE AND A REGISTERED NURSE IN GOOD STANDING IN THE STATE OF DE.

We offer a starting annual salary of up to $150,000, commensurate with experience, along with a $15k first year bonus ($5,000 bonus after 6 months, $10,000 after 1 year) which will then transition to a 1 0% annual performance bonus target.

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6,500 residents nationwide.

Your Role : Director of Health & Wellness

As the Director of Health & Wellness, you’ll lead the clinical operations of the community with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care. You’ll oversee compliance, staff supervision, service planning, and resident wellness while fostering open communication with families and clinical partners. Your leadership will directly impact the safety, satisfaction, and health outcomes of residents, while supporting a strong culture of accountability and compassion.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to clinical care
• Lead data collection and analysis related to clinical trends; implement corrective action plans when needed
• Partner with the Administrator and department heads to proactively address resident and team member health and safety concerns
• Collaborate with pharmacy consultants to ensure safe and effective medication management
• Maintain current service plans and ensure updates are completed following health status changes or regulatory timelines
• Participate in community awareness activities and outreach related to resident care

Resident Care & Family Communication

Team Leadership & Staffing

What You Bring

Why Join Us?

Benefits You’ll Enjoy :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, meals and uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is one of the largest senior living operators in the U.S., with over 350 communities and 35,000 homes across nearly 40 states. Backed by three decades of award-winning experience, Discovery leads a family of companies—including Discovery Management Group, Integral Senior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, LakeHouse Senior Living, Arvum Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, STAT Marketing, and Discovery at Home. With 19,000 dedicated employees and an innovative “Experiential Living” philosophy, Discovery is recognized for its leadership in performance, lifestyle customization, and senior living innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer : We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D / V

A Note to Applicants : This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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