Assisted Living Director

Job Title: Assisted Living Director (LPN Preferred)
Location: Plainsboro, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $51,000-$52,000
Department: Management

The Assisted Living Director leads all aspects of the Vistas and Tides Programs and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being, safety, and comfort of our residents. Primary responsibilities include oversight of assisted living staff, implementation of Maplewood Senior Living standards and best practices, development and implementation of specialized service plans tailored to the unique needs of each resident, and daily staffing coordination to ensure quality resident care.

This position is ideal for a clinically focused leader with strong staff scheduling and workforce management experience.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are strongly preferred.

By closely collaborating with other department heads, family members, program staff, and care staff, the Director ensures the delivery of the highest quality of care, lifestyle, and therapeutic interventions. The Director is responsible for continuous staff training, monitoring resident progress, adjusting care approaches as needed, overseeing staffing and scheduling functions, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet resident needs while maintaining budget expectations.

Additionally, they liaise with families to provide regular updates, support, and education. The Assisted Living Director ensures compliance with all state regulations and works closely with Resident Care Associates to create a nurturing environment that promotes dignity, well-being, engagement, and an exceptional quality of life.

• Participates in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of all Vistas and Tides program associates.
• Oversees recruitment gateway for Vistas and Tides associates.
• Familiar with and follows Resident Care Associate onboarding standards.
• Supervises all Vistas and Tides Care Associates.
• Monitors all Vistas and Tides associates assigned care tasks.
• Develops, manages, and adjusts staff schedules using UKG Workforce Management to ensure appropriate staffing coverage for all shifts.
• Coordinates daily staffing assignments, manages call-offs, overtime, and shift coverage while maintaining labor budgets.
• Partners with the Resident Services Director and Executive Director to proactively address staffing needs and workforce planning.
• Updates communication logs, Voice Friend, UKG contact information, RSA Assignment Sheets, and Wellness Number lists.
• Conducts monthly pendant checks, wall alarm checks, and resident weights.
• Supports payroll by reviewing daily timesheets and processing missed punches and PTO requests in Ulti.
• Performs scheduling (UKG), progressive counseling, coaching, and annual performance reviews for all Vistas and Tides Care Associates.
• Staffs the Vistas and Tides department to meet resident care needs within the approved labor budget.
• Provides outstanding customer service to residents, family members, responsible parties, and visitors.
• Ensures Vistas and Tides programs meet all state regulations and Maplewood Senior Living standards.
• Collaborates professionally with department heads to meet resident and family expectations.
• Maintains positive working relationships with residents, physicians, regulatory agencies, visitors, and associates.
• Provides ongoing communication to the Resident Services Director and Executive Director regarding staffing concerns, resident care issues, and operational needs.
• Attend weekly Department Head meetings and monthly All Associate meetings.
• Approves timecards for Vistas and Tides associates.
• Manage supplies, including ordering incontinence products for participating residents.
• Other duties as assigned, including General Orientation and RSA module support.

• Collaborates with the Resident Services Director on all Vistas and Tides service plans and, when appropriate, the Memory Care Director.
• Performs resident assessments and participates in pre-admission screenings in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Participate in reviewing individual resident service plans and documenting resident status.
• Participates in weekly tracking meetings to ensure effective communication regarding resident observations.
• Ensure residents are groomed and dressed according to their preferences.
• Collaborates with the Resident Services Director to coordinate outside clinical services including therapy, behavioral health, and hospice.
• Ensures…