Director of Nursing Services/Wellness Director

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity at CareOne at Valley

Now Hiring - Director or Wellness - Westwood, NJ

Salary Range $125,000 to $200,000 a year/ Full-time       

The Director of Wellness is responsible for the resident care management and
oversight of all clinical programs within the community. The Director
collaborates with residents, families, healthcare providers and staff to provide
quality care and ensure regulatory requirements. The Director provides
supervision and support to the nursing staff. Job duties include, but are not

limited to

1. Coordinate, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing service
department as well as its programs and activities in accordance with
current rules and regulations and guidelines that govern the assisted
living communities.
2. Develop and maintain methods for coordinating nursing services with other
resident services, including outside providers, to ensure the continuity of
the resident's total regimen of care.
3. Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as
necessary or as directed.
4. Collect, review and analyze clinical outcome data and determine trends.
5. Attend and provide clinical outcome data trends at the QAPI committee
meeting monthly.
6. Participate in the QAPI Committee in developing and implementing
appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
7. Assist in planning for resident admissions and discharges, including
external assessments and medication review. 
8. Provide oversight of medication management in the community to include
medication education with residents, families and staff. 
9. Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility as
appointed by the Executive Director.
10. Determine and monitor the staffing needs of the nursing department and
ensure the assignment of appropriate and adequate numbers of nursing staff
daily for each shift to ensure that the needs of the residents are met.
11. Review annually at a minimum, all nursing services policies and procedures.
12. Participate in the interviewing process and select, with the Executive
Director's approval, all clinical support candidates to include, but not
limited to, nurses, CHHA's and CMA's.
13. Ensure yearly written performance evaluation of all nursing staff.
14. Assist in developing, implementing, and conducting in service training
programs that relate to the nursing department.
15. Ensure that there are adequate supplies for resident care.
16. Ensure that medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with the
resident's wishes and per the individualized care plan.
17. In coordination with the Executive Director, prepare, plan and adhere to
the nursing services budget.
18. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
19. Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and resident rights
are maintained.
20. Maintain a liaison with the residents, their families and support
departments to adequately plan for the resident's needs, including but not
limited to care conferences regularly.

Position Requirements

* A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing
institution.
* Must hold an active Registered Nurse license within the state of employment.
* CPR and First Aid Certified
* Minimum of 1 year experience in Assisted Living community.
* Excellent communication skills to engage residents, family and staff.
* Understand senior care needs.
* Strong leadership skills to lead, manage and mentor staff.
* Strong clinical assessment skills. 

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We
are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families
and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and
consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and
stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest
standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and
Full-time Employees:

* Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
* Multiple Medical Plans
* Including Pharmacy 
* Including Teladoc
* Multiple Dental Plans 
* Vision Plan
* Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
* Flexible Spending Accounts 
* Voluntary Life and AD&D
* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
* Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Accident Insurance 
* Whole Life Insurance 
* Medicare Employee Assistance

* Legal Plan 
* Commuter Benefits
* 401k Retirement Plan 
* Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
* Paid Time Off
* Vacation
* Sick Plans in accordance with state laws

* Opportunities to advance and grow your career

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about
their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our
team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we
provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient
care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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