Director of Wellness

Company: Eden Senior Care
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures unparalleled personalized care and 24-hour assistance for our residents, assuring a consistent and exceptional experience. Our unwavering mission is to provide an outstanding care experience rooted in genuine compassion and humble dedication to our senior’s well-being. Mission Creek of Eden , a well-established and a trusted provider in the assisted living space, and a proud member of Vista Senior Living, is looking for a Director of Wellness (RN) to enrich the lives of our residents. Position: Director of Wellness Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 sign-on bonus offered for qualified RN candidates, payable per company policy. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, self-driven leader who empowers and motivates those around them. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day clinical services of a large assisted living campus; this includes providing the supervision necessary to lead, coach, and mentor direct care staff within the community. Responsibilities: Oversees day-to-day clinical services with the support of an Assistant Director of Wellness (ADOW) and Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) to ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met Provides leadership, coaching, and guidance to direct care staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive clinical environment Works alongside the ADOW and RCC to lead the clinical leadership team, including Resident Care and Staffing Coordinators Empowers clinical leaders to supervise, direct, and motivate staff within their areas of responsibility Partners with clinical leaders to assign and prioritize work, support performance management, and address concerns as needed Supports training and education for caregivers during orientation and through ongoing classroom in-services and situation-specific training Assists with planning work schedules, assigning duties, and providing day-to-day direction to ensure smooth clinical operations Reviews and monitors clinical documentation completed by caregiving staff to ensure accuracy and compliance Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective residents in collaboration with the leadership team Conducts or supports on-site evaluations for residents admitted to alternate care settings and maintains communication with resident families to support transitions back to the community Ensures required documentation is completed timely for admissions, including nursing assessments, service plans, and related forms Monitors changes in resident condition and collaborates with the Executive Director, physicians, and families as appropriate Facilitates continuity of care for residents receiving home health, hospice, and other third-party healthcare services Participates in or leads resident care–related meetings, such as Service Plan meetings, with appropriate team members Ensures incident reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner Participates in campus Quality Improvement initiatives to support high-quality resident care Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin Two (2) years experience in a nursing position, preferably from within a Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, and/or Memory Care community Supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively supervise staff Excellent communication and human relations skills Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information Knowledge and/or experience in the areas of geriatric nursing or can learn quickly Caring and compassionate disposition CPR Certified Skills: Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards tenants, staff, and vendors Displays ability to implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration department Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Shares on-call and manager on duty responsibilities/shifts as required Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours If you want to work in an environment where you are surrounded by a management team that offers strong, stable leadership and a company that provides a supportive culture, join us! INDMCLEAD

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