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Health and Wellness Director

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Health & Wellness Director

The Kensington | Fort Madison, IA

Full-Time | Some Weekends & On-Call

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Make a Lasting Impact.

If you're an experienced nurse who enjoys leading a team, solving challenges, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, this could be the perfect fit! The Kensington, an Agemark Senior Living community, is looking for a compassionate, confident Health & Wellness Director (RN or LPN) to lead wellness operations. You'll have the opportunity to develop a strong care team, champion quality resident care, and make a lasting impact every day. Agemark is certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our EPIC ACTS values of Excellence, Personal Investment, Celebration, Accountability, Compassion, and Team Spirit guide how we care for residents and support one another.

What You'll Do

  • Lead & Inspire Your Team: Oversee daily wellness operations, recruit, coach, and develop care staff, and build a positive, accountable team culture.

  • Champion Quality Resident Care: Oversee resident assessments, individualized care plans, and clinical services, including evaluations before move-in and following changes in condition.

  • Drive Clinical Excellence: Maintain high standards of care, oversee EHR/eMAR documentation, conduct quality audits, and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Oversee Medication Management: Monitor medication ordering, storage, administration, and documentation to promote safety and accuracy.

  • Build Trusted Relationships: Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, healthcare providers, and community leadership to deliver coordinated, person-centered care.

  • Promote Resident Safety: Monitor changes in resident conditions, identify risks, and ensure appropriate interventions and follow-up.

  • Develop Your Team: Provide clinical education, mentorship, performance feedback, and training while supporting employee engagement and retention.

  • Manage Staffing Needs: Oversee wellness schedules, coordinate coverage, and ensure staffing aligns with resident care needs.

  • Partner in Leadership: Work closely with the Executive Director on admissions, quality improvement, and community operations.

What You'll Bring

  • Nursing Credentials: Active, unrestricted Iowa RN or LPN license.

  • Senior Care Experience: At least one year of experience working with older adults; three or more years preferred, ideally in senior living, assisted living, memory care, or long-term care.

  • Leadership Experience: Minimum two years of supervisory or management experience, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team.

  • Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and regulatory compliance.

  • Technology Skills: Experience with electronic health records (EHR/eMAR), clinical documentation, and quality assurance.

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to confidently handle changing priorities.

  • Communication & Teamwork: Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, employees, and healthcare partners.

  • Schedule Flexibility: Availability to work days, some weekends, participate in an on-call rotation, and assist with after-hours needs.

Why You'll Love Working at Agemark

  • Competitive Compensation & Bonus Potential: Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision options, plus employer-paid life insurance.

  • PTO from Day 1: PTO starts accruing on Day 1.

  • Leadership Development: Opportunities for professional growth, training, and career advancement.

  • Supportive Leadership: Work alongside experienced regional and corporate teams who are invested in your success.

  • Meaningful Impact: Make a difference in resident care, team development, and the overall success of your community.

  • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential emotional, financial, and legal support.

  • DailyPay: Access your earned wages when you need them.

  • Employee Discounts: Enjoy savings and additional employee perks.

  • Recognition & Referral Bonuses: Get recognized for your contributions and earn rewards for employee referrals.

Your Leadership Can Make the Difference!

At The Kensington, you'll have the opportunity to lead with purpose, build a strong team, and help create an environment where residents and employees thrive.

Bring your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for exceptional care to a team that values what you do!

Apply today and take the next step in your nursing leadership career with Agemark Senior Living!

Agemark Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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The Kensington in Fort Madison is subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1975, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires The Kensington in Fort Madison to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment veterans in the following classifications.

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