Nursing Director: Elevate Elder-Care Leadership

Viva Senior Living; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living in New Jersey is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team at an award-winning facility. This pivotal role combines clinical leadership with hands-on management to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold an active NJ RN license, extensive nursing management experience in assisted living or long-term care, and a compassionate, collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Jersey.
• Experience in nursing management in assisted living or long-term care.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of elder care, medication management and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with EHR and administrative software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies and procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate LPNs and CNAs.
• Collaborate on personalized resident care plans.
• Ensure documentation, reporting and health status tracking.
• Manage staffing, budgets and resource allocation.
• Foster a compassionate, safe environment for residents and staff.

Skills

RN license

Nursing management

Elder care

Policy implementation

Staff mentoring

Communication

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license (New Jersey)

Tools

EHR systems

Administrative software

Job description

Viva Senior Living in New Jersey is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team at an award-winning facility. This pivotal role combines clinical leadership with hands-on management to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold an active NJ RN license, extensive nursing management experience in assisted living or long-term care, and a compassionate, collaborative leadership style.