LPN (Wellness Nurse) Weekend Warriors

Monarch Communities•Litchfield, CT

10d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Nurse (LPN) will report to Health & Wellness Director. This is a weekend only position. The Weekend Warrior Program is intended for Team Members who are hired and scheduled to work weekends, rather than Team Members who simply pick up additional weekend shifts or work EOW, as part of their regular schedule. The program is based on a consistent, recurring weekend-focused schedule, not by occasionally picking up one or more additional weekend shifts. Those that are hired to work weekends only, either every weekend or some commitment of routinely scheduled weekends.

Requirements

Graduation form an accredited School of Nursing, with current license
At least 2 years’ experience with long-term care, assisted living, home health or hospital setting preferred
Experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Knowledge of federal and state regulations, and of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident
Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs.
Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents.
The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to the Residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by care staff.
Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies
Monitors the health, safety, and well-being of all residents
Assisting in training and monitoring of medication administration
Maintaining clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state and local standards
Promote the highest degree of service to our residents while leading and demonstrating the mission of the company
Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
FSA (Commuter/Parking)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Retirement with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Flexible Schedule
On the job training
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Parking
Flexible Schedule
On the job training
Free Parking