When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.
Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.
COMMUNITY NAME Sunrise of Olympia Fields Job ID 2025-224648 JOB OVERVIEWThe Health and Wellness Coordinator in an independent living (IL) community is responsible overseeing and coordinating nursing and clinical activities within the Wellness clinic, ensuring a welcoming and responsive environment that prioritizes the well-being and safety of all residents. This role focuses on supporting clinical staff, coordinating resident healthcare needs, providing preventative and wellness services, and offering health education and support. The Health and Wellness Coordinator works closely with residents, families, and healthcare providers to ensure optimal care and quality of life within the community.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONSResponsibilities:
As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:
Manage the overall operations of the Wellness clinic.Monitor the health and safety of residents in Independent Living through collaboration with third party services and the management team.Schedule appointments with residents and make referrals to specialists as ordered by community physician.Collaborate with community leadership team for inter-community referrals.Partner with Director of Sales (DOS) for external business development and present Independent Living service offerings.Participate in community events and meetings as directed by Executive Director.Order labs and X-rays as ordered by community physician.Triage residents and coordinate with community physician/or resident’s primary physician, follow-up (Transfer to Hospital, schedule / same day or future appointment) with physician.Coordinate with community physician to complete assessments for potential residents to determine eligibility for Independent Living.Coordinate with external pharmacy for vaccination clinics.Participate in resident discharge planning as needed.Coordinate services with external providers for residents including audiologist, podiatrist, dentist, and rehabilitation etc.Manage the clinic staff including Medication Technician and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Registered Nurse (RN) with an active state license; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferredMinimum of 2 years of nursing managerial or supervisory experience, ideally in a senior living or community health settingBasic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional certifications in geriatric or community health nursing are desirableFamiliarity with electronic health record (EHR) systemsProficient in use of Microsoft skills ABOUT SUNRISEReady to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability PlansRetirement Savings PlansEmployee Assistant Program / Discount ProgramPaid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday payDaily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)Tuition ReimbursementIn addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.Some benefits have eligibility requirementsApply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSSunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.
COMPENSATION DISCLAIMERSelected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).
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