Assistant Director of Wellness
The Bristal Assisted Living · Woodcliff Lake, NJ · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Assistant Director of Nursing- RN oversees a team of resident care aides, medication aides, and LPN supervisors in the Wellness/Resident Services Department of a luxury Assisted Living Community. The role requires managing staff, handling emergencies, and interacting with families during business hours.
Responsibilities
- Oversee staff of resident care aides, medication aides, and LPN supervisors
- Provide resident assistance with ADLs
- Administer resident medications
- Supervise staff
- Handle emergencies
- Interact with families visiting the community during business hours
- Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Ensure residents' safety and comfort needs are met
- Occasional participation in assisting residents with ADLs
Requirements
- Staff supervisory and medication oversight experience, preferably in an Assisted Living, Nursing Home, or similar environment
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ staff supervisory experience in a geriatric setting
- Strong management and supervisory skills
- Active RN License with the capability to provide excellence in the quality of life to residents
- Experience with Assessments, Care Planning, and Re-Assessments
- Experience with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s patients
- Caring, reliable, ethical, observant, understanding of MARs and doctors’ orders
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask under pressure
Qualifications
- Compassion, tact, and courtesy in interactions with residents, resident families, employees, and visitors
Skills
- Compassion
- Tact
- Courtesy
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Prioritization and multitasking under pressure
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule
2nd Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 9am-5:30pm