Wellness Director (ELK)

Civitas Senior Living · Burleson, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Community: Elk Creek Assisted Living Address: Burleson, TX Elevate Healthcare with Passion in Your Career as a Wellness Director / Director of Nursing! At Civitas Senior Living, we invite you to drive innovation in healthcare. As a Wellness Director under the guidance of the Executive Director, your contributions will extend beyond traditional care to enhance and preserve the independence and wellbeing of our cherished residents. Wellness Director / Director of Nursing Job Profile: Leadership Excellence: Maintain, manage, and inspire a full team through recruiting, interviewing, mentoring, and coaching. Resident-Centric Care: Perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate individualized care plans, and provide empathetic, personalized care. Effective Collaboration: Liaise seamlessly with internal staff, third-party vendors, and medical professionals. Quality Assurance: Lead staff meetings, manage service agreements, update physician order sheets, and assure compliance with healthcare protocols. Continuous Oversight: Ensure proper medication management, complete timely audits, handle incident reporting, and conduct investigations. Emergency Response: Assist in resident evacuation during emergencies. Other duties as strategically aligned with our mission and vision. Job Requirements: Your Qualifications Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Wellness Director, Director of Nursing, or equivalent, preferably in senior care. Licensure: Active LVN/LPN or RN license in the state. Professionalism: Stellar customer service and hospitality skills. Benefits: Why Choose Civitas Senior Living Community? Comprehensive Package: Full Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Retirement Plan. Growth Opportunities: Tuition Reimbursement, Career Advancement. Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off. Join a Recognized Leader: Civitas Senior Living! We are a Certified™ Great Place to Work, where 90% of our team affirm their work's special meaning. We are more than a job; we are a community committed to excellence. Our Mission Statement: Passionate Service. Passionate Cleanliness. Passionate Care. As a condition of employment at a Civitas Senior Living community, all new hires must complete a screening process as required by state regulations. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion. A full job description is available upon request. Embrace this opportunity to transform lives and redefine senior care. Apply now to become our next Wellness Director or Director of Nursing!

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.

What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the DFW market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.

Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $58.48/hr ($121,638/yr). The typical range is $44.34 – $75.25/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $65,520/yr

DFW Median $121,638/yr

Experienced (90th) $204,838/yr

vs. National Median -1.8%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.