Regional Health and Wellness Director (RN)

Company DescriptionMonarch Communities Senior LivingCompany Culture and Values:

 At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated Regional Health and Wellness Director to join our growing team. This position will require travel for coverage in Connecticut and Massachusettes. The focus for this position will include oversight to our Teams while ensuring compliance to State and Federal regulatory guidelines as well as monitoring and updating company policies and procedures. 

Salary Range:

$140,000 - $150,000

YearlyJob Description:

 Responsible 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 proceduresEnsure thorough resident assessments are being conductedEnsure resident care needs are met and maintained according to physician orders, state regulation, and company policies and proceduresEnsure the effectiveness of the resident's care plan is documented through written progress notes and through verbal communication with residents and associatesEvaluates the health and wellness Directors' skill competencies and overall performance to ensure compliance to state regulations and company policies and proceduresImplement training programs and in-services for all Health and Wellness Directors in accordance with state regulationsProvide ongoing leadership to the Health & Wellness Directors and ensure staffing levels and shift schedules are operating at the highest levelHiring, training, and mentoring Health and Wellness DirectorsDevelops and maintains department budgetary guidelines for staffing and suppliesDevelop, implement, and maintain compliance with assisted living and memory care, to ensure safety, and clinical standards.

Serve as a member of the Regional Leadership Team responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of clinical strategies in assigned portfolio.

Monitor and analyze resident care data in accordance with (State Regulations and company policies and procedures.

Perform audits to ensure thorough resident assessments, care plans, and documentation in EHR and EMAR. Assist with action plans and plans of correction.

Ensure compliance with resident rights and work to resolve resident grievances. Schedule site visits to provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical expertise. Communicate and monitor the overall operation and outcomes of the nursing department.

Assist with implementing best practices.

Implement orientation training programs and in-services for all nursing teams in accordance with state regulations and company policies.

Train, coach and counsel nursing staff.

Participate in prospect/admission process and discharges, as needed.

Develop, implement, and lead the company's quality assurance program and develop benchmarks and monitoring measures to ensure compliance.

Develop and maintain department budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies.

Attend care conferences as needed.

Work with third party vendors/partners to improve outcomes/relationships.

Participate in mock survey visits and attend annual/complaint survey visits, as needed.

Audit level of care assessments for accuracy and compliance.

Participate in recruitment efforts, including but not limited to interviews, and selection process.

Orchestrate onboarding for community Directors of Health and Wellness.

Work with Executive Director and community to ensure appropriate coverage during vacancies.

Communicates appropriately to VP of Health & Wellness/Operations, on areas of significant concerns, risk and sentinel events within the designated portfolio. Participate in corporate meetings/calls (nursing, sales, operations) as needed.

Attend Home Office and off-site meetings, as needed.

QualificationsQualificationsGraduation from an accredited School of Nursing, with a current RN license in CT and MAAt least 2 years' experience with long-term care, assisted living, home health or hospital setting preferredExperience working with residents with Alzheimer's or other related dementiasAbility to handle multiple tasksKnowledge of federal and state regulations, and of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness residentProficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applicationsWhile performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.

An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional InformationBenefits Offered(Full Time):

Health Insurance:

Medical/Rx, Dental, and VisionAncillary Benefits:

Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disabilityBasic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceFSA (Commuter/Parking)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)401(k) Retirement with Company MatchPaid Time Off (PTO) and

HolidaysTuition ReimbursementOther Compensation Programs:

Employee Referral BonusResident Referral Bonus 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.