Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing Services / Wellness Director

Location: Jackson, NJ

Position Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a Director of Nursing Services / Wellness Director to oversee resident care management and clinical programs within a senior living community.

The Director collaborates with residents, families, healthcare providers, and staff to provide quality care and ensure regulatory requirements. The Director provides supervision and support to the nursing staff.

• Coordinate, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department and its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing assisted living communities.
• Develop and maintain methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services, including outside providers, to ensure continuity of the resident's total care.
• Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies as necessary.
• Collect, review, and analyze clinical outcome data and determine trends.
• Attend and provide clinical outcome data trends at monthly QAPI committee meetings.
• Participate in the QAPI Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Assist with resident admissions and discharges, including external assessments and medication reviews.
• Provide oversight of medication management, including medication education for residents, families, and staff.
• Serve on and participate in various committees as assigned.
• Determine and monitor nursing department staffing needs and ensure appropriate staffing levels for each shift.
• Review nursing services policies and procedures at least annually.
• Participate in the interview and selection process for clinical support staff, including nurses, CHHAs, and CMAs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing institution.
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an Assisted Living community.
• Excellent communication skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Understanding of senior care needs.
• Strong leadership skills to lead, manage, and mentor staff.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Multiple medical plans
• Pharmacy and Teladoc benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Legal Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation and sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws
• Career advancement and growth opportunities