RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Artis Senior LIving

Director of Nursing, RN

Artis Senior LIving Eatontown, NJ, US
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**Starting salary is $105,000+ based on experience!

At Artis Senior Living, we’re honored to serve families in our vibrant and welcoming communities, and we’re looking for a Director of Health & Wellness ready to lead with heart.

We proudly title our Director of Nursing / DON as the Director of Health & Wellness, reflecting the collaborative role they play in our community and the important work they do to support our residents and families.

Working at Artis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family!   We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

In this dynamic leadership role, you’ll mentor and inspire a dedicated care team and ensure the highest standards of resident-centered care. We’re looking for a compassionate, organized, and forward-thinking nurse leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about helping seniors live with dignity, purpose, and joy.

The Director of Health & Wellness will oversee all resident care across our Memory Care neighborhoods. You will perform thorough health assessments for each new resident, monitor the health status of all current residents, and ensure care plans are managed successfully.

The Director of Health & Wellness will:

  • Ensure residents receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes their individual needs and rights. Monitor compliance in accordance with State, Federal and Artis guidelines.
  • Perform thorough health assessments for each new resident, monitor the health status of all current residents, and ensure that level care assessments and care plans are completed in accordance to Artis Senior Living’s policy and procedures and in accordance to state regulations.  
  • Document and report care provided and resident observations including unusual or significant changes in physical, mental, or behavioral conditions.
  • Oversee Care team’s administration of medication and/or treatment to residents in accordance with physician orders.
  • Supervise Care team, evaluating skill and performance. Provide coaching and training on an on-going basis to ensure team members are providing an elevated care experience for residents, in accordance with State, Federal and Artis guidelines.
  • Actively participate in departmental team member recruiting and retention.
  • Operate and maintain the Care department while adhering to budgetary guidelines.
  • Participate in the management of community adherence to legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes. Have a thorough understanding of all emergency plans.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Education Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role. 
  • Must possess current RN designation as granted by the State.
  • Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by State.
  • Experience in senior living, long term care or rehabilitative environments.

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