Wellness Director (LVN) | Assisted Living & Memory Care

Elk Creek Senior Living | Burleson, TX

Position: Wellness Director (LVN)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Leadership

Lead a Team. Elevate Resident Care. Make a Difference.

Elk Creek Senior Living in Burleson, TX, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to serve as our Wellness Director.

This is an opportunity for a strong clinical leader who knows how to build a great team, establish accountability, and deliver consistent, high-quality resident care.

At Civitas Senior Living, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional leadership. As Wellness Director, you'll lead our assisted living and memory care wellness teams, strengthen daily operations, and create an environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported.

We're looking for a leader who is visible, hands-on, organized, and committed to developing people while maintaining high standards of care.

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop Your Team

• Recruit, train, coach, and retain a dependable team of caregivers and medication technicians.

• Build a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, and compassionate service.

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and daily assignments to ensure appropriate resident coverage.

• Set clear expectations and address performance concerns promptly and professionally.

Deliver Exceptional Resident Care

• Conduct resident assessments and develop individualized service plans that support independence, dignity, and quality of life.

• Oversee daily wellness operations across assisted living and memory care.

• Monitor changes in residents' conditions and coordinate timely interventions.

• Partner with families, physicians, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.

Drive Clinical Excellence and Compliance

• Maintain oversight of medication management, documentation, physician orders, and required clinical records.

• Conduct routine audits, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Texas assisted living regulations and Civitas policies.

• Lead incident reviews, follow-up investigations, and initiatives to improve resident safety.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and survey-ready wellness department.

Partner with Community Leadership

• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director and department leaders to achieve community goals.

• Support resident satisfaction, move-in assessments, and successful care transitions.

• Communicate proactively with residents, families, and team members.

• Take ownership of challenges, solve problems, and follow through on commitments.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.

• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and understanding of resident-centered care.

• Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and hold others accountable.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to resident safety, regulatory compliance, and outstanding customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in nursing or wellness leadership.

• Experience in assisted living, memory care, senior living, or long-term care.

• Experience supervising caregivers, medication technicians, or nursing teams.

• Knowledge of Texas assisted living regulations and medication management practices.

Why Join Civitas Senior Living?

At Civitas, we invest in our people because we know that great leaders create great communities.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Support from experienced regional and corporate leadership

Our Culture

At Civitas Senior Living, our mission is simple:

Passionate Service. Passionate Cleanliness. Passionate Care.

We believe leadership is about more than managing a department. It's about setting the standard, supporting your team, earning the trust of families, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day.

Ready to Lead?

If you're an LVN who enjoys developing teams, improving operations, and delivering exceptional resident care, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to become the Wellness Director at Elk Creek Senior Living in Burleson, TX.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks, screenings, and other requirements under Texas regulations. Civitas Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer.