Health Services Coordinator Registered Nurse

Job Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Health Services Coordinator RN to work in Longview, Christian Health’s North Jersey premier assisted living residence. The Health Services Coordinator RN supervises and directs the functions of the Longview/Courtyard unit in accordance with federal, state and local Assisted Living standards, working closely with DOHS, administration and charge nurses to ensure the highest quality care for residents. Responsibilities Supervise and monitor LPN, CMA and PCA personnel, providing assignments and resident care instructions while overseeing breaks. Demonstrate understanding of Assisted Living principles: resident choice, privacy, independence and dignity. Show knowledge of aging, cognitive impairments, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Ensure staff compliance with infection control and safety policies. Interact with staff regarding resident condition, give and receive nursing office reports at shift change, and follow up on issues to ensure resident well‑being. Oversee medication administration compliance per facility, pharmacy and nursing practice guidelines. Maintain resident records per policy, documenting treatments, medications, conditions, and family meetings. Implement and enforce resident rights, communicating complaints or grievances to DOHS/administrators and ensuring adherence to policies and laws. Communicate significant changes to families/residents, schedule service plan meetings, and document outcomes. Establish good working relationships with other departments and community agencies. Conduct daily rounds, talk with staff, and monitor resident treatment and medications. Perform nursing assessments per policy. Accurately transcribe physician orders and follow through (e.g., pharmacy calls, imaging, notifications). Report and recommend to DOHS/administrators regarding unit operations, and assist in coordinating nursing services with other disciplines. Schedule monthly wellness checks and ensure completion by LPN. Oversee monthly weight monitoring for each resident. Meet weekly with the team to discuss ideas, solve problems, and review care issues. Maintain records and oversee care to ensure compliance with Assisted Living regulations; participate in government agency surveys and inspections. Be available in person or by telephone for emergencies, providing on‑call coverage as needed. Ensure residents receive scheduled annual physicals and/or re‑certifications. Provide direct nursing care or assist with medication passes as necessary. Counsel, discipline and correct PCA/CMA personnel; complete performance evaluations and submit for approval. Coordinate with shift nurses to ensure staff understand each resident’s plan of care and that service plans are followed. Ensure initiation and completion of service plans and health care records. Participate in developing, maintaining and updating policies, procedures, manuals and objectives. Oversee residents’ admission to Longview in coordination with DOHS. Coordinate training for new staff with DOHS and scheduling coordinator. Record antibiotic use for each resident; inform Infection Control Nurse of communicable diseases. Return discontinued medications to pharmacy and ensure timely destruction of others per policy. Order medical supplies as needed. On admission, follow up on vaccine requirements (Mantoux, Pneumovac, Flu, Covid, RSV), obtain consent or declination, and keep records current. Communicate with pharmacy, reorder meds, manage refills, and maintain logs of pharmacy errors. Complete accident/incident reports per policy. Maintain list of current labs ordered by MD and schedule them; fax results to appropriate MDs. Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing/CMA/PCA personnel assigned to unit/shift. Schedule MD appointments and medical tests, communicate results with MDs. Monitor resident conditions and alert physician/family to changes, obtaining orders as indicated. Work with DOHS to develop, implement and coordinate appropriate CQI/PI standards. Schedule 7 am – 3 pm, Monday – Friday. On‑call coverage for one weekend each month. Education Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Qualifications 3 years experience working with the elderly and 1 year supervisory experience preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. At least 21 years old. Obtain Train‑the‑trainer Certification within the first year with renewal every 5 years. Benefits Discounted health insurance Paid vacation, personal days, holidays and New Jersey sick leave 401(k) plan for all employees 21 or older Group life and voluntary life insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Direct deposit Credit union membership Child day care center on campus Gift shop on campus Free onsite parking Free meals for all employees Pay differentials Exclusive employee discounts and special offers #J-18808-Ljbffr Christian Health