Assistant Director of Health and Wellness (RN)

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2027. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover You Purpose with us at [Discovery Commons Newark].

As Assistant Director of Health and Wellness , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As the Assistant Director of Health and Wellness , your role includes supporting the Director of Health and Wellness in coordinating resident health and wellness, overseeing personal care staffing, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards and state regulations.

Position Highlights:

• Status:  [FULL TIME]
• Location:  [924 Barksdale Rd Newark DE 19711]
• Rate of Pay:  [ SALARY $100k-$105k]

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with the Director of Health and Wellness to coordinate and oversee clinical operations and resident care
• Create and manage schedules for personal care staff, ensuring adequate coverage and timely posting
• Respond to staffing call-offs, filling shifts or stepping in personally to maintain appropriate staffing levels
• Ensure community compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to clinical care and safety
• Participate in resident assessments and service planning, ensuring care needs are accurately documented and regularly reviewed
• Collaborate with department leaders to evaluate changes in resident service needs and levels of care
• Maintain communication with residents’ families and responsible parties regarding health updates or changes in care
• Administer or observe medications and treatments in compliance with state medication administration regulations
• Promote resident independence, dignity, and safety through daily interactions and personalized care
• Respond promptly to resident, family, or staff concerns, reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness as needed
• Participate in change-of-shift reporting, incident reporting, and monthly service plan updates
• Support infection control, biohazard handling, and general health and hygiene standards across the community
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care preferred
• Two (2) years of nursing experience preferred, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory or management role
• Strong assessment, triage, and medication administration skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to resident-centered care, safety, and wellness

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Join Us

DiscoverySenior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026!

Alarge part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in thisindustry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, weare constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle weare offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in themarketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture forour team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and evenencouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our businessand our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impactson our residents as well as our team members.

Findout what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture& Values

Sooften, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what westand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, corevalues, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric ofour company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY,COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are ourvirtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovationand success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wecelebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment forall team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and levelof responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able toperform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation,as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffingagencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment Scam Warning

We only post jobs on our official careers site and acceptapplications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text orsocial media or ask for personal or banking information.

RegulatoryCompliance & Background Screening

DiscoverySenior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employmentlaws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, backgroundscreening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent uponsuccessful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required backgroundscreenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-basedscreening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and otherscreenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct orindirect resident access.

Certainpositions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs,including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specificlicensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role andjurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a conditionof employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain asafe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employmentin Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screeningin accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required tocomplete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCAClearinghouse. For more information, please visit: .