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Job description
Director of Nursing (Health & Wellness Director) – LPN
Community: Maple Tree Terrace – Location: Carthage, MO – Community Type: Assisted Living – Shifts Available: Days – Employment Type: Full-Time – Pay: $55,000–$60,000
As the Health & Wellness Director, you’ll lead the clinical team to ensure exceptional, resident‑centered care within our Assisted Living community. You’ll oversee all nursing services, providing clinical supervision and leadership while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and Americare standards. Working collaboratively with community leadership and interdisciplinary teams, you’ll guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development. Your leadership plays a key role in fostering a safe, home‑like environment while supporting the well‑being of both residents and team members.
Responsibilities
Oversee the clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services
Implement, maintain, and revise nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures as needed
Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff, including LPNs, CNAs, and other care team members
Collaborate with community administrators to ensure staff receive required orientation, training, and ongoing education
Conduct regular resident assessments and ensure all required documentation is accurate and up to date
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Americare regulations
Manage medication systems to ensure regulatory compliance and resident safety
Support quality assurance efforts by maintaining community standards and assisting with inspections
Promote a safe, respectful, and home‑like environment for residents
Qualifications
Licensure: Current state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Experience: Proven nursing leadership experience, preferably in assisted living, memory care, or long‑term care
Skills: Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capability; ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands‑on clinical oversight; sound judgment, organization, and decision‑making skills
Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work closely with staff, administrators, residents, and families
Commitment: Passion for senior care; alignment with Americare’s Mission, Vision, Home Town Hospitality philosophy, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values; dedication to supporting a high quality of life for residents
Physical Demands: Lift up to 25 lbs; assist with resident transfers; push/pull/maneuver up to 100 lbs including resident mobility assistance; maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs
Benefits
Recognition and Appreciation: meaningful shout‑outs and recognition
Family Atmosphere: close‑knit community where everyone feels at home
Paid Time Off: competitive PTO plan
Daily Access to Wages: flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it
Complimentary Meals: free meals while you work
Tuition Assistance: support for educational pursuits
Comprehensive Benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and more
Earn More: competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance
401(k) Plan: company contributions
Equal Opportunity Employer
Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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