DIRECTOR OF ASSISTED LIVING

FellowshipLIFE is more than a workplace. Every day, our teams across our Life Plan Communities in New Jersey come together with a shared purpose: to serve others with compassion, excellence, and a genuine spirit of hospitality. Whether your role is in healthcare, hospitality, operations, administration, or support services what you do truly matters. Each team member helps create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. 

As a mission-driven organization, FellowshipLIFE is committed not only to enriching the lives of older adults and those we serve, but also to helping our team members thrive. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, supporting career development, and recognizing the unique strengths each person brings. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, advance, and build a future you’re proud of all while being part of a team that truly values you and your contributions. 

Job Summary

The Director of Wellness (DOW) is responsible for managing and coordinating all nursing and wellness services in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Assisted Living Regulations. The DOW oversees nursing and care staff, maintains regulatory compliance, manages clinical documentation, and collaborates with other departments to support residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Key Responsibilities

•  Leading by example, maintaining a professional work relationship with the household team and residents, and their family members
• Conducting comprehensive initial and periodic nursing assessments for all residents to determine individual service needs and eligibility for assisted living level of care
• Develop, review, and update individualized Resident Service Plans and Health Service Plans in coordination with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervise and evaluate licensed nurses and care partners in daily care delivery.
• Provide direct nursing care and clinical oversight for residents with complex or changing medical needs.
• Monitor medication administration systems 
• Development of departmental policies and procedures for the clinical team.
• Quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives, audits, and performance improvement programs focused on resident outcomes, safety, and hospitality-driven services 
• Ensures proper team education and competencies. 
• Demonstrates supportive and caring assistance to all those we care for and serve in a dignified, respectful manner, demonstrating an understanding of person-directed lifestyle.
• Displays behavior that supports Fellowship’s mission, vision, values, and policies; consistently performs position responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner.
• Displays ability and willingness to contribute to the team by communicating effectively and consistently; follows rules and procedures; participates in decision making and problem solving; and offers new ideas and suggestions to maximize team performance for the benefit of all those we care for and serve, as well as fellow team members.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications 

• Current Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity within assisted living, long-term care, or senior living setting. 
• Thorough knowledge of N.J.A.C. 8:36 Assisted Living Regulations and NJDOH survey processes.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and clinical documentation standards.
• CPR and First Aid certification (as required by NJ regulation).
• Knowledge of long-term care management, policies, budgeting, personnel management and census development.
• Must have demonstrated leadership qualities, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• 401(K)
• 401(K) matching 
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance 
• Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

FellowshipLIFE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We support a work environment where diversity, integrity and excellence are embraced, family is valued, and Fellowship Spirit is strengthened.