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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

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