Community Wellness Nurse & Clinical Educator

Glenmeadow•Longmeadow, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Wellness Nurse & Clinical Educator supports the health, safety, independence, and well-being of Glenmeadow residents, primarily in Independent Living. The role oversees the Medication Management Program, provides wellness visits and clinical triage, and conducts clinical assessments for prospective Independent Living residents to evaluate health needs and support successful transitions into the community. The nurse serves as a clinical resource and liaison for residents, families, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and Glenmeadow teams, promoting effective communication and coordination of care. The position also leads and supports clinical staff education, in-service training, competency development, and quality improvement initiatives across Health Services and Glenmeadow at Home. Work is performed in a senior living community, including resident apartments, common areas, offices, and meeting spaces, with regular interaction with residents, families, staff, and external healthcare providers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Massachusetts LPN or RN license required.
At least three years of nursing experience.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Knowledge of aging-related health conditions and wellness principles.
Understanding of person-centered approaches that support autonomy, dignity, safety, and quality of life for older adults, including people experiencing cognitive change.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to educate and engage residents, families, and staff.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and disciplines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to move throughout the community to meet with residents, families, and staff; sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach as needed; and use office equipment, electronic health records, and standard computer applications.
May occasionally be required to assist in responding to resident wellness concerns or urgent situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience in senior living, geriatrics, home care, care management, wellness nursing, or community-based services.
Experience providing resident education, staff training, clinical in-services, or wellness programming.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical assessments for prospective Independent Living residents to identify health needs, potential risks, and considerations for successful community living.
Provide ongoing wellness assessments for residents enrolled in the Medication Management Program; monitor health-status changes, identify emerging needs, and provide nursing consultation and health education to residents and families.
Support medication reconciliation, physician orders, medication changes, prescriptions, and communication with prescribing providers, pharmacies, and internal teams.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members regarding resident wellness concerns.
Support Medication Management Program residents returning to the community after hospitalization by ensuring medication orders are received, medication cassettes are updated, and immediate wellness concerns are addressed.
Perform clinically indicated wellness follow-up visits and communicate changes in resident condition to the internal team.
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in accordance with community standards, including documentation for billing visits and the Medication Management Program.
Respond to resident emergencies and wellness concerns with appropriate triage, guidance, referrals, and follow-up.
Coordinate with Care Management, Glenmeadow at Home, Assisted Living, Resident Services, and other departments to address wellness concerns and arrange appropriate follow-up.
Communicate medication changes, physician orders, and wellness updates to appropriate internal teams.
Identify residents who may benefit from additional Glenmeadow services and communicate recommendations to the appropriate department.
Serve as a clinical resource on medication management and resident wellness.
Provide scheduled office hours for Independent Living residents and participate in scheduled clinical team meetings.
Assist with staff onboarding and orientation regarding resident wellness practices, clinical expectations, and available community health resources.
Educate staff on topics including aging, dementia awareness, fall prevention, medication safety, infection prevention, and chronic disease management.
Facilitate periodic clinical in-services, wellness education sessions, and staff learning opportunities.
Provide nursing support for staff questions, resident wellness concerns, and clinical decision-making.
Assist department leaders with competency validation, training updates, and educational initiatives.
Support initiatives that promote resident safety, high-quality services, and positive resident outcomes.
Participate in reviewing incidents, trends, and opportunities for service improvement.
Assist with developing and implementing best practices related to resident wellness, health education, and clinical support.
Maintain knowledge of current nursing standards, evidence-based practices, and emerging issues in older adult wellness.
Participate in committees and workgroups focused on quality improvement, risk reduction, and resident well-being.