Director Health and Wellness RN or LPN

The "Balfour experience" is one defined by a highly motivated, well trained, and compassionate team of associates who are empowered to fulfill, with pride and integrity, the needs and desires of the residents they serve. The Balfour Ann Arbor community incorporates all we have learned from our 25 years of developing and operating senior housing. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care accommodations, paired with our signature amenities and services, Balfour brings a new choice for an exceptional senior living community in Ann Arbor.

Balfour's vision is to be the most admired senior living company in America and Balfour associates are expected to exemplify our core values of integrity, respect, and customer focus.

BENEFITS eligible on date of hire.

What will you do in this role:

• Coordination/case management of ancillary contributions including Physicians, Hospice, Dietician (not dietary), Consultations and Therapy.
• Highly acute oversite to keep department operating within all federal, state, and local Skilled Nursing Regulations
• Make frequent house rounds on all shifts to assess performance of nursing staff and to monitor the quality of care provided
• In compliance with the Company's policies, is responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing, supervising and following the Company's performance management policy with assigned staff

• Participate in internal audits of nursing practice
• Establish and ensure that staffing levels and scheduling patterns are adequate and have appropriate coverage at Community
• Assure development, maintenance, implementation and evaluation of the safety and infection control programs
• Investigate and document incidents, identifies safety hazards and institutes corrective actions in a timely manner
• Investigate and ensure completion of internal and state required incident reports for skilled nursing & assisted living communities including completion of appropriate interventions in a timely manner

• Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and support the nursing process in resident interventions and care provided
• Support Executive Director in planning and scheduling of staff training programs for Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Memory Care staff
• Assist in pre-admission assessments of potential residents. Assists in orienting new residents to the physical environment and community culture
• Responsible for making sure that all required electronic medical records are kept up to date
• Ability to grow the skillsets of individual and collective team abilities

• Communicate with residents and family members as needed to provide exceptional care and service

You have:

• Valid and current LPN, RN, BSN state license required
• Three years experience as a supervisor in a health care facility; Senior Living preferred.
• Highly developed nursing skills; thorough knowledge in understanding and interpreting nursing philosophies, programs, and policies
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards
• Must have computer processing and electronic medical database experience such as LTC or Point Click Care or ALIS
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to think critically

You might also have:

• Three to five years of experience in Senior Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care setting
• Demonstrated talent for interacting with a wide variety of people, particularly the elderly and their family members
• Recognize current evolution of this role to include an 'Operations' emphasis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to push/pull 60 lbs. of resistance
• Ability to stand and/or walk for duration of shift
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed
  May be exposed to unpleasant odors, contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens
  Balfour is a pet-friendly community; you may be exposed to animal hair and dander

Actual monetary compensation will be presented at the time a job offer is made and may not be within the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education/certifications and/or geographic location.

Why Balfour?

• Scheduling variety and flexibility:1st, 2nd, overnight and PRN/Flex pool opportunities available for many positions
• Immediate healthcare coverage for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week (Full time status)
• Medical, dental and vision plan coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time for full and part time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Resident Referral Bonus Program

ABOUT BALFOUR SENIOR LIVING

Founded in 1997, Balfour Senior Living has received national and international recognition for the quality of its exterior architecture and its elegant interior design marked by the use of a vibrant color palette and a diverse collection of fine art. Since the first community opened in 1999, Balfour has grown to include ten communities with new projects on the horizon. From our inception, Balfour Senior Living has sought to be the most admired senior living company in the United States.

Balfour Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) complying with state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, or racial status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discharge, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, compensation, benefits, and training.