Wellness LPN

Mira Vie at Bridgewater•Bridgewater, NJ

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a full-time Wellness LPN for its Mira Vie at Manalapan community in Manalapan, New Jersey. The Wellness Nurse oversees activities and operations in the community’s Assisted Living area, manages resident care, supervises caregiving staff, communicates with medical professionals and families, maintains regulatory compliance, and communicates relevant matters to executive leadership. The role provides direct supervision of care and supports residents’ dignity, individual needs, independence, and a homelike atmosphere. The Wellness LPN evaluates residents before residency and when conditions change, coordinates assessments and service plans, supports medication management, monitors resident health, and responds to emergencies. The position also supervises and trains care and activity staff, coordinates staffing and schedules, maintains and audits care documentation, supports safety and infection-control practices, and helps ensure compliance with applicable company policies and local, state, and federal requirements. The role shares on-call duties as required and participates in community events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior supervisory or management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in person and by phone.
May need to possess applicable state certifications such as LPN, CHHA/CNA, or Med-Tech.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a field related to the position is strongly preferred.
At least three years of experience in assisted living or memory care is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents before residency and following changes in condition, and present evaluations for approval.
Communicate with residents, families, staff, and medical professionals to address resident needs; participate in care conferences and service plan reviews.
Screen, hire, train, supervise, coach, and schedule Care Partner and activity staff; manage performance and ensure required annual training.
Verify associate time records and coordinate staff coverage, including arranging replacement staffing when necessary.
Assign weekly blood pressure and weight checks and monitor staff medication administration, including audits of medication records.
Assist with medication management, including administering medications, ordering medications from the pharmacy, maintaining records, and ensuring proper storage and organization.
Observe residents’ health and psychosocial status, document significant reactions or incidents, take appropriate actions within scope of practice, and report concerns promptly.
Review residents’ ability to self-administer medications and conduct prospective resident screenings as required.
Ensure required service plans, nursing assessments, and resident records are completed and maintained; review documentation and monthly medication administration records.
Coordinate ancillary medical services and follow through on appointments and services.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly safety and infection-control checks of the home and grounds.
Participate in community functions, communicate with community professionals, and guide staff in providing the Activity Program.
Manage inventory and direct staff in maintaining the budget.
Oversee the community’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program and audit medication administration, documentation, resident weights, and reassessments.
Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations, HIPAA, OSHA, Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines, company policies, and safety standards.
Promote teamwork, take initiative, support co-workers, and perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Share on-call duties as required.