Wellness Nurse- Assisted Living

Van Dyk Health Care; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assisted living facility in Hawthorne, NJ, is seeking a Wellness Nurse to oversee nursing operations and ensure high-quality resident care. This role involves supervising caregivers, managing infection control programs, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Join an award-winning team with a legacy of service and enjoy competitive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Group health, vision, and dental coverage effective from day one

Competitive wages and employee referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement for full-time/part-time staff

Free meals and paid rest breaks

Employee appreciation events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of nursing experience in long-term care, rehab, or related healthcare.
• 1+ year in rehabilitative/restorative nursing.
• Knowledge of assisted living regulations and nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing operations and supervise caregivers.
• Lead infection prevention efforts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate care with families and other healthcare partners.

Skills

Infection Prevention Control

Regulatory Compliance

Caregiver Supervision

Nursing Operations Management

Education

Active RN or LPN license in New Jersey

Infection Prevention Control Certification

Job description

Van Dyk Park Place - Assisted Living in Hawthorne, NJ, is accepting applications for a Wellness Nurse.

Join our award-winning team with a 72-year legacy of service, certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 consecutive years, and rooted in family values. Apply today!

Shift: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay Rate: $80,000 - $90,000

We are seeking a Nurse to support the Director of Nursing by managing nursing operations, supervising caregivers, overseeing care plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role also leads infection prevention efforts and collaborates with staff, families, and healthcare partners to deliver high-quality resident care.

Requirements:

• Active RN or LPN license in New Jersey
• Infection Prevention Control Certification
• 3+ years of nursing experience in long-term care, rehab, or related healthcare
• 1+ year in rehabilitative/restorative nursing
• Knowledge of assisted living regulations and nursing practices
• Familiarity with AHCA’s Infection Preventionist Training (IPCO)

Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive work culture and support ongoing caregiver training
• Supervise caregivers and ensure quality resident care and documentation
• Assist with scheduling, timekeeping, and staff performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and resident rights
• Act as DON backup when needed

Administrative Duties:

• Manage caregiver staffing, orientation, evaluations, and documentation
• Maintain and update policies, order nursing supplies, and support emergency protocols
• Participate in on-call rotation and continuing education

Nursing Services:

• Conduct rounds, resolve care concerns, and oversee medication management
• Review health service plans, physician orders, and pharmacy reports
• Coordinate care with families, therapy providers, and other departments
• Participate in surveys, audits, and resident care planning meetings
• Support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

Infection Preventionist Role:

• Lead the community’s infection control program
• Conduct surveillance, data analysis, and environmental rounds
• Ensure staff training, education, and policy compliance
• Maintain knowledge of CMS, state, and federal guidelines
• Report infection control data and participate in Quality Assurance meetings

Benefits:

• Group health, vision, and dental coverage effective from day one
• Competitive wages, employee referral bonus, and customer appreciation bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement (full-time/part-time staff), paid orientation, and invitations to professional events
• Free meals, paid rest breaks, free uniforms for certain positions, holiday raffles and gifts, and employee appreciation events (including NYC cruise for long-term staff)