Assistant Wellness Director (Lead LPN)

Company: Dominion Senior Living
Location: Hixson
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

The Dominion Difference!

Are you ready to join a dynamic team driven by a shared mission to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors while upholding our faith-based values? At Dominion Senior Living, we're not just offering a job - we're offering an opportunity to be part of something deeply fulfilling. Our innovative culture-first approach ensures you'll thrive in a nurturing and collaborative workspace. As a valued member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering heartfelt care that truly matters to seniors. Our unwavering commitment to creating an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and meaningful interaction forms the very essence of our company culture. Join us in embracing a purpose-driven journey that celebrates both your professional growth and the joy of serving seniors wholeheartedly.

Why Join Dominion Senior Living:

* Meaningful Impact: As a Lead Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of our residents. Your dedication will contribute to enhancing their overall quality of life.
* Supportive Community: You will be part of a close-knit and supportive community of like-minded professionals who share a passion for seniors. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where your insights and ideas are valued.
* Competitive pay and Benefits: Shift Differential of $2.00 per hour for 2nd Shift, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, TeleHealth, EAP, Health Savings account with employer contribution up to $1200, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Next Day Pay with UKG Wallet, $500 Employee Referral Program, $1,500 Resident Referral program, Free Counseling, Free Marriage Retreat, Free Mission Trip and much more...
* Personal Growth: We are committed to your personal and professional growth. Through continuous learning, training, and development opportunities, you will expand your skills and expertise in senior care, plus you can earn a $1 more per hour within your first year through our Pathways Program!
* Positive Work Environment: Dominion Senior Living offers a positive and uplifting work environment that celebrates the successes, milestones, and contributions of both residents and team members. We believe in recognizing and appreciating the efforts of our dedicated team members.
* Fun and Friendships: We know how to have a good time! We host events, celebrations, and activities that bring our team together and create everlasting friendships!
* Work-Life Balance: We understand that life happens outside of work. We offer flexible scheduling options to help you maintain a health work-life balance.
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What you will do:

The Lead LPN is responsible for the effective administration, coordination and presentation of the Wellness (direct care) training and development programs. This position is also responsible for assuring adequate and appropriate staffing of the community nursing department to meet the needs of the residents based on budget, census and as may be directed by community Leadership. The Lead LPN helps ensure that the Wellness department is operated efficiently and in compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements, providing the highest possible standard of care through effective use of the nursing process. The Wellness nurse assists with orientation and education of the resident care team and may serve as a supervisor for the community in the absence of all department managers.

Duties:

* Support consistent delivery of quality wellness services as measured by:
* Deficiency free state and/or federal surveys in the area of training demonstrating that associates have been trained per state requirements.
* Resident Satisfaction Survey levels meet or exceed company averages signifying that the training program promotes the delivery of quality care & services.
* Compliance of 100% with on-line training materials.
* Support the achievement of the financial objectives of the facility as measured by:
* Wellness department labor of distribution demonstrates efficient and effective use of approved hours.
* Manage overtime hours within the guidelines as outlined by the Wellness Director
* Deliver on commitment to be an especially good place of work as measured by:
* Achievement of efficient and cost-effective scheduling Wellness staff.
* Serve as a liaison and point of contact for scheduling needs.
* Achievement of benchmark retention objectives.

Additional Duties:

* Works beyond normal working hours and days and in other positions temporarily, as necessary for effective resident care and community operation.
* Assists with community special events, including outreach to the greater community.
* Lives the Dominion Senior Living culture in all aspects of the position; demonstrates the Dominion Senior Living "L.O.V.E." model and professionalism when interacting with residents, resident representatives, team members, and the general public.
* Engages in open communication within and between community departments and is cooperative.
* Attends and actively participates in team meetings and required or optional continuing education programs.
* Assists in the evacuation of residents as necessary.
* Maintains the confidentiality of all resident information and honors the residents' personal property rights.
* Maintains a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
* Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director or Central Services.

Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification, Age Requirement:

* Active LPN/LVN license from the State of the community is required.
* Must successfully complete a CPR and First Aid course and maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate.
* Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the State of the community.
* Experience with seniors and especially cognitively impaired seniors (those with Alzheimer's or Dementia) is preferred.
* A minimum of three years of experience in a healthcare community.
* Approved criminal background check, physical, drug screen and TB skin test is required.
* Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member regularly stands, bends, talks, hears, walks, sits, climbs stairs, stoops, uses hands and fingers to touch, handle, and feel, reaches with hands and arms, lifts and/or moves items of up to 50 pounds. The team member occasionally lifts and transfers residents, using proper body mechanics and physically assists residents in and out of into and out of wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, stationary chairs and vehicles as needed. Vision requirements include close vision, distance

The team member must be able to:

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  * Provide services consistent with the Vision, Mission, Values, Objective and Guiding Biblical Principals of Dominion Senior Living
  * Speak, read, write and understand in the English language
  * Display enthusiasm, a cheerful disposition, and a positive outlook and approach
  * Care for residents on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning in a loving, compassionate, patient and responsible manner
  * Be hospitable, cooperative, tactful and effective when communicating and interacting with team members, residents, resident representatives, visitors, volunteers, vendors, government agencies, and the general public
  * Relate to, and work well with ill, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community
  * Effectively resolve conflict with team members, residents and their representatives, and others
  * Understand and comply with all requirements
  * Listen to learn; accept and give constructive feedback
  * Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  * Function well in an interdisciplinary team and contribute to excellent teamwork
  * Work independently, make decisions when circumstances warrant such action and act with personal integrity in all situations
  * Have flexibility and seek out and/or incorporate new and creative methods and principles
  * Report for duty as scheduled in the approved uniform/appropriate attire
  * Practice dependable, regular attendance
  * Cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
  * Observe a resident's ability to perform daily ADLs and social skills and communicate potential difficulties or opportunities to the appropriate team member

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