Monarch Communities continues to grow!  We are dedicated to delivering exceptional senior living experiences. With a focus on innovation, compassion, and community, we provide enriching environments for residents and a rewarding workplace for our associates.

Company 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.

We are seeking a motivated Regional Health and Wellness Director to join our growing team. This position will require travel for coverage in Connecticut and New York. 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. 

Job 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 procedures
• Ensure thorough resident assessments are being conducted
• Ensure resident care needs are met and maintained according to physician orders, state regulation, and company policies and procedures
• Ensure the effectiveness of the resident’s care plan is documented through written progress notes and through verbal communication with residents and associates
• Evaluates the health and wellness Directors’ skill competencies and overall performance to ensure compliance to state regulations and company policies and procedures
• Implement training programs and in-services for all Health and Wellness Directors in accordance with state regulations
• Provide ongoing leadership to the Health & Wellness Directors and ensure staffing levels and shift schedules are operating at the highest level
• Hiring, training, and mentoring Health and Wellness Directors
• Develops and maintains department budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies
• Develop, 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.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current CT or NY nursing license (RN) in good standing
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in a supervisory role in Senior Living, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care or Skilled Care

Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $150K
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Home office stipend
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Ancillary Benefits (Life/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability)
• Voluntary Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement and Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive Leadership
• Referral Bonuses
• And More!