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United Methodist Communities Director of Residential Living in Pitman, New Jersey
535 North Oak Avenue, Pitman, NJ 08071, USA | Full Time Day
Director of Residential Living (DON)
Full Time Days
United Methodist Communities has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 7th year in a row, 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!
United Methodist Communities is currently seeking a Director of Residential Living for our Pitman Community.
United Methodist Communities in Gloucester County, a senior community in Pitman New Jersey, is truly integrated into the life of the town. We are part of a beautiful residential neighborhood, near to highways and public transportation with easy access to both Philadelphia as well as the Jersey Shore.
Responsibilities of a Director of Residential Living:
Oversee the medication administration program and delegation to CMA on an ongoing basis as per state guidelines. Interfaces with families, providers, managers, physicians and care staff on care needs and changes of a resident's needs. Oversee coordination of residents' health and wellness needs, ancillary services, medication program management and completion of assessments and individual service plans.
Responsible to interview, hire, orient, train, schedule, monitor, evaluate, discipline and terminate AL staff in consultation with the healthcare administrator and ARD.
Reviews all Residential residents' incident reports and communicates with the Executive Director for handling, as necessary. Investigates resident and associate incidents, Identifies safety hazards, and institutes corrective action in a timely manner. Shares in the responsibility for providing and maintaining safe environment. that is conducive to the Purchases supplies, stock or over the counter medications, equipment, etc.
Requirements for a Director of Residential Living:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (RN).
BSN preferred.
4 years of Nursing experience.
Supervisory experience preferred. Long Term Care experience preferred.
Current New Jersey Registered Professional Nurse.
Possesses an Assisted Living Certification or must be eligible to participate in next available course and pass.
Must have successfully completed or be able to complete within 6 months a Department of Health approved Community trainer/instructor course for Medication Administration.
About UMC:
Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 7 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 80% of our team members say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
According to the 2024 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our team members:
Feel they make a difference and their work has special meaning
Indicate they are able to take time off work when necessary
Feel their workplace is physically SAFE!
We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.
Benefits offered by UMC for our Associates/Team Members:
Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
Employee Discount Program
Homeowner/Renter/Automobile Insurance (NJ Manufacturers)
Generous Paid Time Off Program
Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!
UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.