A beautiful, mansion-style Assisted Living & Memory Care community located in Essex County, NJ is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse, Resident Care Director to oversee all health and wellness operations. This community has strong overall performance and a long-tenured leadership team.
If you are an Registered Nurse Leader with solid background in the following settings; Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Hospice, Home Health or Corrections and you are ready to step into a highly visible department head role, this is an excellent opportunity for you!
This community prioritizes personality, emotional intelligence and the ability to engage with families and residents vs. heavy Assisted Living experience.
As the Resident Care Director you must have strong knowledge of:
Assisted Living regulations
Assisted Living workflow, assessment processes, service planning, and daily clinical operations.
Ideal Candidates:
- Current Resident Care Director (RCD), Wellness Director, or ADON in Assisted Living/Memory Care.
- Strong RN Supervisors/Managers in an Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting who is ready to take that next step in their Nurse Leadership career.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Clinical Oversight (60%)
Lead clinical operations, assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance
Supervise and mentor the Wellness Nurse + 8 – 10 clinical team members (RNs & Med Techs)
Manage staffing, scheduling, training, onboarding, and performance coaching
- Conduct ongoing quality assurance and clinical improvement initiative
- Manage departmental budget, labor costs, and monthly reporting
Resident Engagement & Direct Care (40%)
Must be a leader who is highly visible and approachable to residents and families
Conduct assessments, ISP creation, and monitor changes in condition
Round with physicians weekly
Coordinate with hospice, therapy, pharmacy, and other vendors
Collaborate daily with caregivers and neighborhood coordinators
RN – New Jersey license (required)
2+ years RN experience in Assisted Living, LTC, or Memory Care
1+ year of Nurse Leadership experience (Supervisor, Manager, ADON, Wellness Nurse, etc.)
Strong understanding and familiarity in Assisted Living regulations and resident care compliance
CPR & First Aid certification
EMR proficiency
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