LPN Wellness Nurse Thursday and Friday

Maplewood Senior Living•Bethel, CT

About The Position

Maplewood Senior Living is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Residential Services department in Bethel, Connecticut. The role provides medication administration, direct care and service to residents, teaching and wellness counseling, and health promotion. The nurse participates in resident assessments under the supervision of the Resident Services Director (RN), supports residents and families, oversees Certified Nursing Assistants, trains associates, audits care, and completes required monthly in-service training. The position is part-time and is listed with a competitive salary range. The organization describes its senior living environment as home-like and luxurious, with a focus on providing residents a safe environment and supporting their well-being.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse to practice in the state.
Two years of full-time or full-time-equivalent clinical experience.
Experience and/or a special interest in working with older adults.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as pushing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers, and other staff members.
In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
Pre-employment screening, including background check, drug screening, and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

Prior dementia and psychiatric experience is strongly preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Administer medications.
Provide direct care and service to residents.
Provide teaching and wellness counseling.
Promote health.
Participate in assessments under the supervision of the Resident Services Director (RN).
Support residents and families.
Oversee Certified Nursing Assistants.
Train associates and audit care.
Complete required monthly in-service training.