Wellness Nurse (LPN) Floating

Monarch Communities•City of New Rochelle, NY

36d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations/Health & Wellness Director, the principal purpose of this position is to perform nursing duties in communities to ensure compliance and company policy and procedure.

Requirements

Current and valid Nurse License
Minimum of two (2) years full time or full time equivalent clinical experience in nursing, at least one (1) year of which shall be in a home health care agency or community health program that included care of the sick at home
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.
Travel to communities based upon community needs and in conjunction with VP Operations/Wellness.

Responsibilities

Assists with assessments (conducting, coordinating, and auditing), as well as care plans in assisted living and memory care, as well as potential prospects/admissions, readmissions or change in status.
Performs site audits of wellness department, including EHR/EMAR, charts, medication carts, and all nursing documentation per state regulations and company policy and procedure.
Conducts in-services and education to wellness team members as needed.
Assists staff and residents with care, as needed.
Makes recommendations to the Health & Wellness Director/Executive Director and VP of Operations/Wellness, regarding staffing levels, and participates in recruitment, selection, and orientation of new team members.
Reviews/audits daily assignments to assure that they are accurate, and documentation is being conducted.
Ensures compliance with State regulations and company Policy and Procedure of wellness documentation, including pharmacy and dietician consultation.
Conducts assessments, as necessary based on the resident’s change in condition.
Orders, stores, administers, documents, and disposes of medications as per State regulations.
Participates in on-call coverage, ONLY as needed.
Coordinates ancillary support services for residents (PT/OT/ST/dental/podiatry, psychiatry).
Provides competency training for all client care aides with return demonstration (CMA Observations).
Serves as a liaison to families, health care agencies, emergency response teams, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.
Attends family care conferences as needed.
Provides first aid as needed.
Provides support to nursing directors and wellness staff to ensure positive outcomes.
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
Employee Referral Bonus
Resident Referral Bonus