The Health and Wellness Director/SALSA (Registered Nurse/RN) oversees the on-going day-to-day operations of the health and wellness department including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care. The Health and Wellness Director (RN) is an exempt, salaried position, reporting to the Executive Director and also has a dotted line to the Regional Health & Wellness Director.Responsibilities and DutiesResponsible for all areas of the Health & Wellness department (compliance, planning, assessments, directing, budget, staffing, hands-on care) in accordance with current state regulations and company policies and proceduresConduct thorough resident assessmentsAssure resident care needs are met and maintained according to physician orders, state regulation, and company policies and proceduresMonitors the progress and effectiveness of the resident’s care plan through written progress notes and through verbal communication with residents and associatesEvaluates the health and wellness associates’ skill competencies and overall performanceComplete nursing audits as needed (med carts, eMARS/TARS) to ensure compliance to state regulations and company policies and proceduresImplement training programs and in-services for all associates in accordance with state regulationsProvide ongoing leadership to the Health & Wellness associates and ensure staffing levels and shift schedules are operating at the highest levelCoordinates ancillary support services for residentsInforms physician, family, and associates of changes in resident’s condition and needsMaintains department within budgetary guidelines for staffing and suppliesAssist with nurse coverage, as neededHas 24/7 on-call responsibilities
