Wellness Nurse (LPN) FT 11pm-7am

Monarch Southbury • Southbury, CT

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Monarch Communities is an exclusive senior living destination in Southbury, Connecticut, with a focus on wellness and environments designed to support residents and staff. Led by the community's Health and Wellness Director (RN), the Wellness Nurse is a Licensed Practical Nurse who provides direct nursing care to residents with an emphasis on holistic wellness. The nurse also helps supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by Certified Nursing Assistants. This is a full-time position scheduled from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with an hourly salary range of $34.00–$36.00.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current license.
• Experience working with residents with Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to resident health and wellness.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel), and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and perform intermittent lifting and supporting of residents, using proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in long-term care, assisted living, home health, or a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies.
• Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of all residents.
• Assist with training and monitoring medication administration.
• Maintain clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Promote the highest degree of service to residents while leading and demonstrating the company's mission.
• Participate in and attend scheduled in-service training.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending account for commuter and parking expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Resident referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree