Health Services Coordinator Registered Nurse

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Health Services Coordinator RN to work in Longview, Christian Health’s North Jersey premier assisted living residence. The Health Services Coordinator RN supervises and directs the functions of the Longview/Courtyard unit in accordance with federal, state and local Assisted Living standards, working closely with DOHS, administration and charge nurses to ensure the highest quality care for residents.

• Supervise and monitor LPN, CMA and PCA personnel, providing assignments and resident care instructions while overseeing breaks.
• Demonstrate understanding of Assisted Living principles: resident choice, privacy, independence and dignity.
• Show knowledge of aging, cognitive impairments, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
• Ensure staff compliance with infection control and safety policies.
• Interact with staff regarding resident condition, give and receive nursing office reports at shift change, and follow up on issues to ensure resident well‑being.
• Oversee medication administration compliance per facility, pharmacy and nursing practice guidelines.
• Maintain resident records per policy, documenting treatments, medications, conditions, and family meetings.
• Implement and enforce resident rights, communicating complaints or grievances to DOHS/administrators and ensuring adherence to policies and laws.
• Communicate significant changes to families/residents, schedule service plan meetings, and document outcomes.
• Establish good working relationships with other departments and community agencies.
• Conduct daily rounds, talk with staff, and monitor resident treatment and medications.
• Perform nursing assessments per policy.
• Accurately transcribe physician orders and follow through (e.g., pharmacy calls, imaging, notifications).
• Report and recommend to DOHS/administrators regarding unit operations, and assist in coordinating nursing services with other disciplines.
• Schedule monthly wellness checks and ensure completion by LPN.
• Oversee monthly weight monitoring for each resident.
• Meet weekly with the team to discuss ideas, solve problems, and review care issues.
• Maintain records and oversee care to ensure compliance with Assisted Living regulations; participate in government agency surveys and inspections.
• Be available in person or by telephone for emergencies, providing on‑call coverage as needed.
• Ensure residents receive scheduled annual physicals and/or re‑certifications.
• Provide direct nursing care or assist with medication passes as necessary.
• Counsel, discipline and correct PCA/CMA personnel; complete performance evaluations and submit for approval.
• Coordinate with shift nurses to ensure staff understand each resident’s plan of care and that service plans are followed.
• Ensure initiation and completion of service plans and health care records.
• Participate in developing, maintaining and updating policies, procedures, manuals and objectives.
• Oversee residents’ admission to Longview in coordination with DOHS.
• Coordinate training for new staff with DOHS and scheduling coordinator.
• Record antibiotic use for each resident; inform Infection Control Nurse of communicable diseases.
• Return discontinued medications to pharmacy and ensure timely destruction of others per policy.
• Order medical supplies as needed.
• On admission, follow up on vaccine requirements (Mantoux, Pneumovac, Flu, Covid, RSV), obtain consent or declination, and keep records current.
• Communicate with pharmacy, reorder meds, manage refills, and maintain logs of pharmacy errors.
• Complete accident/incident reports per policy.
• Maintain list of current labs ordered by MD and schedule them; fax results to appropriate MDs.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing/CMA/PCA personnel assigned to unit/shift.
• Schedule MD appointments and medical tests, communicate results with MDs.
• Monitor resident conditions and alert physician/family to changes, obtaining orders as indicated.
• Work with DOHS to develop, implement and coordinate appropriate CQI/PI standards.

7 am – 3 pm, Monday – Friday. On‑call coverage for one weekend each month.

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• 3 years experience working with the elderly and 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 21 years old.
• Obtain Train‑the‑trainer Certification within the first year with renewal every 5 years.

• Discounted health insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays and New Jersey sick leave
• 401(k) plan for all employees 21 or older
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Direct deposit
• Credit union membership
• Child day care center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers