Director of Nursing - Monmouth Crossing

Overview

Monmouth Crossing - part of the CentraState Healthcare System- is an award-winning assisted living facility that offers residents the comforts and privacy of home without the responsibilities.  For the past seven years, Monmouth Crossing has earned advanced standing distinction from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and the Health Care Association of New Jersey.  Our resident and family satisfaction scores consistently rank in the top 5 percent nationally according to Holleran scores.

Monmouth Crossing has an employment opportunity available for a Director of Nursing (DON). The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services within the facility. In collaboration with the Facility Administrator, this role allocates departmental resources efficiently and economically to ensure each resident attains or maintains the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being. The Director of Nursing also works closely with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, and external organizations—including government agencies and advocacy groups—to develop, support, and coordinate resident care, oversee related administrative functions, and represent the interests of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the residents' individual needs and assures the highest level of quality care and comfort is maintained for the residents at all times.
• Affirms the Resident's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Establishes and implements standards of care and evaluates resident care through the application of the nursing process and compares the delivery of the care to the established standard(s).
• Plans and facilitates unit based education to maintain and enhance the clinical competency of the nursing staff.
• Establishes and implements standards of care regarding pain management of Residents as it relates to assessments, interventions, follow-up, reassessment and education to resident/family.
• Provides on-going effective communication with residents/families, other departments, physicians and off-site providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Previous related experience required.
• Nurse management experience in an assisted living environment or a skilled nursing setting.
• NJ RN License required.
• CPR Certification required.
• Must possess and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of long term care management, policies, budgeting, personnel management, and census development is required.
• Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting.
• Must possess time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to make presentations before top management, public groups, and staff.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

 

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

 

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

 

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

 

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

 

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

 

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $117,000 - $198,900 annually

 

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.  As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. 

 

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

 

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting.  Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

 

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.