Health & Wellness Director (Director of Nursing)

Description

Health & Wellness Director (Director of Nursing)

The Whitford in Dublin, California

Full-Time

Expected Start Date: July/August 2026 to support community opening preparations. 

Annual Salary: Starting at $100,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Be a Founding Clinical Leader at The Whitford

The Whitford is a brand-new luxury Senior Living community opening in September 2026 in Dublin, California. Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Whitford is designed to redefine senior living through exceptional hospitality, personalized care, and meaningful connections.

Managed by Momentum Senior Living, The Whitford provides a unique opportunity to join the founding leadership team and help build an exceptional community from the ground up. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and collaborative Health & Wellness Director to lead our clinical team and establish a culture of excellence in resident care.

Position Summary

The Health & Wellness Director (Director of Nursing) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and quality of nursing services throughout the community. This includes overseeing resident care, supervising clinical staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing departmental operations and budgets, and partnering with physicians, families, and the leadership team to deliver outstanding care.

This leadership role is responsible for creating a supportive, resident-centered environment while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership

Direct the overall operation and delivery of nursing services for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.

Ensure residents receive individualized, high-quality care that promotes dignity, independence, and well-being.

Coordinate nursing services with physicians, home health agencies, hospice providers, rehabilitation services, private duty caregivers, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals.

Evaluate resident admissions to ensure appropriate level of care and service planning.

Oversee resident assessments, care planning, clinical documentation, and ongoing care coordination.

Maintain clinical competency and remain current on best practices in geriatric nursing.

Leadership & Team Development

Recruit, hire, train, coach, mentor, evaluate, and develop nursing staff.

Maintain staffing schedules that provide quality resident care and meet all state and federal staffing requirements.

Coordinate orientation programs, annual competencies, continuing education, and in-service training.

Designate charge nurses and provide leadership coverage during absences.

Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment focused on quality care and employee engagement.

Resident Care & Family Communication

Maintain strong relationships with residents and families through regular communication and visibility throughout the community.

Ensure significant changes in resident condition are communicated promptly to physicians, families, and appropriate regulatory agencies.

Participate in resident care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.

Attend resident and community events to strengthen resident engagement and relationships.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations, including HIPAA privacy standards.

Oversee completion and timely submission of clinical documentation, assessments, and MDS requirements as applicable.

Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings and implement action plans.

Maintain nursing policies, procedures, standards of practice, and departmental manuals.

Ensure nursing personnel maintain current licenses, certifications, and required training.

Routinely audit clinical documentation and medical records for accuracy and compliance.

Operations & Financial Management

Manage departmental budgets and monitor monthly expenditures.

Oversee purchasing and inventory of nursing supplies, medical equipment, and office supplies.

Review operating reports and explain budget variances as needed.

Collaborate with the Executive Director to support community operations, occupancy, and resident satisfaction.

On-Call Responsibilities

Participate in an on-call rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Serve as Manager on Duty on scheduled weekends.

Respond appropriately to clinical emergencies and operational issues as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of California.

Minimum of two (2) years of nursing administration or leadership experience, preferably in senior living, assisted living, memory care, or long-term care.

Minimum of two (2) years of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

NADONA certification is a plus.

Experience with resident assessments, care planning, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations.

Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and build positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, and staff.

Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic health records.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk and stand for extended periods throughout the workday.

Ability to move quickly throughout the community, particularly during emergencies.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.

Ability to push and pull wheelchairs and medical equipment.

Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and assist residents as needed.

Good visual, hearing, and verbal communication abilities.

Ability to work in environments where exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, and other healthcare-related conditions may occur.

Why Join The Whitford?

Opening a new community is a rare opportunity to establish clinical excellence from day one. As a founding member of The Whitford leadership team, you'll help build a culture centered on compassionate care, teamwork, and exceptional resident experiences.

Momentum Senior Living is committed to supporting its leaders with collaborative leadership, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career growth.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Leadership training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Supportive and collaborative leadership
• The opportunity to help launch a premier luxury senior living community
• A rewarding career making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day

If you are a compassionate RN leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and providing exceptional care for older adults, we encourage you to apply.

Join The Whitford and help shape the future of senior living in Dublin while leading a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of every resident we serve.