Assistant Director of Health and Wellness

Mira Vie at Montville•Montville Township, NJ

1d•$110 - $115•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 role assists the Health and Wellness Director in overseeing and coordinating health care and clinical services for residents. It directly supervises clinical staff, including orienting staff and evaluating, assigning, and directing departmental tasks. On-call coverage is required as assigned, with a minimum of seven consecutive days of 24-hour on-call coverage, alternating weekly with the Health and Wellness Director or Supervisor.

Requirements

Current New Jersey Registered Nurse credentials.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong teamwork and positive community-relations skills.
Excellent grammar and punctuation skills.
Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team and make decisions.

Nice To Haves

CDP certification 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 with oversight and coordination of resident health care and clinical services.
Directly supervise clinical staff; orient staff; and evaluate, assign, and direct departmental tasks.
Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for at least seven days per week, alternating weekly with the Health and Wellness Director or 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 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 staff in-services and training.
Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.