Wellness Director / Director of Nursing

WELLNESS DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Be a part of one of the most if not the most progressive memory care facilities in Ohio. Our client has a growth opportunity for a forward thinking and progressive WELLNESS DIRECTOR to lead delivery of services and care for their community on the north side of Columbus.

This is a privately held, locally owned facility created based on the personal experiences of the founders and owners.

If you are turned off by the clinical nature of some facilities, and want to lead a neighborhood rooted in love and care for the whole person, read on.

Testimonials talk about the friendliness and love of the staff, the excellent meals, and activities and exercise that stimulate residents.

Several families with frustration from other providers have found a home for their loved ones here.

The job?

• This role focuses on leading and inspiring a dedicated group of nurses and caregivers. They ability to guide, develop, mentor, and lead is the primary responsibility of this role.
• Be a leader of culture. Promote the values and mission within the organization from the leadership team through all departments and staff.
• Ensure the best quality of care while helping residents and families, demonstrating honesty, compassion, integrity and dedication.
• Lead / manage the typical operational functions associated with this role :
• Manage nursing schedules and assignments. On-call to offer nursing support as needed.
• Oversee resident rights and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Recruit, select, hire, and train staff.
• Creates nursing policy and procedures and oversees compliance.
• Look for opportunity for process / practice improvement to enhance resident experience.
• Control budgets and manages expenditures.
• Participate in new hire orientation, continuing education and ongoing development of the clinical team.
• Collaborate with 3rd party vendors for resident services. (ie. Hospice, therapy, home health etc.)

What does it take?

• A current, active nursing license in the state of Ohio. RN preferred but LN acceptable with the right experience / background.
• Strong leadership aptitude, particularly with regards to coaching, mentoring staff and enhancing organizational culture and values.
• A passion for and alignment with caring for others with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other memory related conditions.
• Knowledge and experience as a leader in a memory care or similar community is a plus.
• Familiarity with health care requirements and procedures in an assisted living or similar environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills. The ability to relate to residents and their families, and collaborate with department staff and leaders.
• Basic financial acumen in running an organization. Ability to adhere / manage to budget.
• Experience with Point Click Care software or similar.
• Ability to be physically active. This is not a "behind the desk" job. You will be walking, standing, bending, etc. much of the day.

Ability to lift moderate weights up to 50 or so lbs.

• Ability to work flexible hours when needed in support of activities and events.
• Solid presentation skills for leading education / training efforts.

Why this one?

It's easy to understand but hard to put into words. One visit to the community will tell you and make it obvious. It is unlikely you will ever experience a memory care community with residents that feel fulfilled, a staff that is passionate and dedicated, and approach to memory care that provides a "wow" factor you've not experienced.

This is a position where alignment with values and mission win out over experience in the field. As a matter of fact, in discussion with the Founders, we discussed the possibility of hiring from segments outside of memory care / assisted living where the emphasis is on resident satisfaction and service to others.

This opportunity provides solid competitive salary and benefits, and opportunity for growth as additional communities are planned.

Interest piqued? Please respond with resume for confidential consideration.