Wellness Director / Director of Patient Services (DPS) (RN)

Wellness Director / Director of Patient Services (DPS) (RN)
Location: Long Island, NY
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Wellness Director / Director of Patient Services (DPS). This is a leadership role for a nurse who wants to own clinical operations, build a strong care team, and make sure every resident receives safe, well-coordinated, high-quality care. Working closely with the Executive Director, you will oversee nursing, medication administration, and aide staff, and keep the program in full compliance with New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulations.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Leadership and Resident Care

• Lead daily clinical operations and set the standard for quality resident care across the care team

• Make sure residents’ needs are properly assessed, planned for, and met, and serve as the go-to clinical resource for staff

• Oversee timely UAS-NY assessments and Plans of Care at admission, at least every 6 months, and with any change in condition

• Help determine which residents can be safely admitted and retained, with input from staff, physicians, and families

• Take primary responsibility in emergencies and stay current on all emergency procedures

Staff Management

• Directly manage care staff/HHA/PCA staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, and performance management, in partnership with the Executive Director

• Supervise and evaluate aides while they provide care to residents

• Make sure all paraprofessional staff complete required in-service training on health, wellness, and compliance topics

• Ensure appropriate clinical coverage when not on site

Care Coordination and Compliance

• Coordinate care with department heads, physicians, CHHAs, MLTC/PACE plans, and other providers

• Partner with Case Management to make sure physician orders are followed

• Maintain infection control surveillance and compliance with OSHA standards and universal precautions

• Ensure resident records are accurate and complete, and follow all incident reporting requirements

• Support survey readiness and Quality Assurance (QA) activities

• Help review and update clinical policies and procedures

• Plan health and wellness education for residents and families with the Activities team

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Active New York State RN license

• Associate degree in Nursing with 2 years of RN experience in community care or a related setting, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with 1 year of RN experience in community care or a related setting

• Current BLS certification

Preferred

• UAS-NY certification

• Experience in ALP, assisted living, adult home, LHCSA, SNF, or long-term care

• Experience supervising nurses, aides, and medication technicians

• Strong knowledge of DOH regulations and survey processes

What We Offer

• Monday through Friday daytime schedule

• Paid time off, including vacation and sick days

• Paid holidays

• Health insurance

• Retirement investment opportunity

• A leadership role with real impact on resident care and team growth

Equal Employment Opportunity
We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.