Health and Wellness Director - (RN) Senior Living

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.
Salary Range: $116,000 - $120,000 Yearly
Responsibilities and Duties
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
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
Physical Abilities
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No