Health and Wellness Director (RN)

At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

About the role

The Health and Wellness Director (Registered Nurse/RN) oversees the day-to-day operations of the health and wellness department, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care. This is an exempt, salaried position reporting to the Executive Director with a dotted line to the Regional Health & Wellness Director.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the resident’s care plan through written progress notes and verbal communication with residents and associates
• Evaluate the health and wellness associates’ skill competencies and overall performance
• Complete nursing audits as needed (med carts, eMARS/TARS) to ensure compliance with 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
• Coordinate ancillary support services for residents
• Inform physician, family, and associates of changes in resident’s condition and needs
• Maintain department within budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies
• Assist with nurse coverage, as needed
• Has 24/7 on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• 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 up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Pay

Salary Range: $120K–130K

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus