Health and Wellness Director (RN)

About the position

The Health and Wellness Director (Registered Nurse/RN) oversees the on-going day-to-day operations of the health and wellness department including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care. The Health and Wellness Director (RN) is an exempt, salaried position, reporting to the Executive Director and also has a dotted line to the Regional Health & Wellness Director.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all areas of the Health & Wellness department (compliance, planning, assessments, directing, budget, staffing, hands-on care) in accordance with current state regulations and company policies and procedures
• Conduct thorough resident assessments
• Assure resident care needs are met and maintained according to physician orders, state regulation, and company policies and procedures
• Monitors the progress and effectiveness of the resident’s care plan through written progress notes and through verbal communication with residents and associates
• Evaluates the health and wellness associates’ skill competencies and overall performance
• Complete nursing audits as needed (med carts, eMARS/TARS) to ensure compliance to state regulations and company policies and procedures
• Implement training programs and in-services for all associates in accordance with state regulations
• Provide ongoing leadership to the Health & Wellness associates and ensure staffing levels and shift schedules are operating at the highest level
• Coordinates ancillary support services for residents
• Informs physician, family, and associates of changes in resident’s condition and needs
• Maintains department within budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies
• Assist with nurse coverage, as needed
• Has 24/7 on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current NJ nursing license (RN) in good standing
• Four (4) or more years’ experience in a supervisory role in Senior Living, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care or Skilled Care
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Coverage
• Health Advocacy
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Ancillary Benefits (Life/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability)
• Voluntary Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement and Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Free Parking
• Supportive Leadership
• Referral Bonuses
• And More!