Assistant Director of Health and Wellness

Mira Vie at Montville•Montville, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Health and Wellness for its senior living community in Warren, New Jersey. The Assistant Director assists the Health and Wellness Director with oversight and coordination of residents’ health care and clinical services. The role directly supervises clinical staff, including orienting staff and evaluating, assigning, and directing their tasks. On-call coverage is required as assigned, including alternating weekly 24-hour on-call coverage with the Health and Wellness Director or Supervisor for a minimum of seven days per week.

Requirements

New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong teamwork skills 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

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

Responsibilities

Assist the Health and Wellness Director in overseeing and coordinating health care and clinical services for residents.
Directly supervise clinical staff; orient staff; evaluate, assign, and direct department staff tasks.
Provide alternating 24-hour on-call coverage with the Health and Wellness Director or Supervisor for a minimum of seven days per week.
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 as needed based on 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 in-services and training to staff.
Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.