Assistant Director of Health and Wellness

Mira Vie at Fanwood•Fanwood, NJ

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About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Health and Wellness for Mira Vie Fanwood, a senior living community in Fanwood, New Jersey. The role assists the Health and Wellness Director with overseeing and coordinating resident health care and clinical services. It directly supervises clinical staff, including orienting staff and evaluating, assigning, and directing department tasks. On-call coverage is assigned, including alternating weekly coverage with the Health and Wellness Director/Supervisor.

Requirements

Current New Jersey Registered Nurse credential.
At least six months of experience; the posting lists experience in home health, assisted living, or long-term care as preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong teamwork and positive community relations skills.
Excellent grammar and punctuation skills.
Self-motivated, able to work as part of a team, and able to make decisions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home health, assisted living, or long-term care.
Nursing management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily operations.
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in Nursing, Business, Customer Service, or a field related to the position.

Responsibilities

Provide on-call coverage 24 hours a day for at least seven days per week, alternating weekly with the Health and Wellness Director/Supervisor.
Conduct initial, reassessment, and change-in-condition assessments as assigned, including all assessments and self-medication assessments.
Complete medication reviews for residents enrolled in the medication assistance program.
Develop and update health care plans as delegated.
Complete controlled substance reviews.
Complete wellness checks, initiate referrals in response to findings, and follow up on wellness checks for all residents.
Update electronic medical records as indicated and needed.
Provide resident medications as needed.
Follow infection control practices and universal precautions.
Provide staff in-services and training.
Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Directly supervise clinical staff, orient staff, and evaluate, assign, and direct department staff tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.