Wellness Nurse (LPN) Part-Time and Per-Diem

Monarch Communities • Linwood, NJ

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About The Position

The Wellness Nurse is a Licensed Practical Nurse who provides direct nursing care to residents and helps supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by care staff. The position is led by the community's Health and Wellness Director (RN). It is a non-exempt, part-time and/or per-diem role, with all shifts available, paying $32.00–$36.00 per hour.

The nurse monitors residents' health, safety, and well-being; makes daily and as-needed rounds; assists with training and monitoring medication administration; responds to emergencies and coordinates care; supervises care staff; maintains clinical quality assurance; promotes the company's mission and service standards; and conducts resident assessments.

The role requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and use of fine and gross motor skills. It also involves talking, hearing, smelling, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, and intermittent lifting and supporting of residents using proper body mechanics.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and a current LPN license.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to resident health and wellness.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel), and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and intermittently lifting and supporting 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.
• Experience working with residents with Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of residents.
• Make rounds to see each resident daily and as needed.
• Assist in training and monitoring medication administration.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate care.
• Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies.
• 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.
• Conduct thorough resident assessments.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for part-time employees.
• Flexible schedule.
• On-the-job training.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for part-time employees.
• Free parking.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Resident referral bonus.
• Free meal per shift for per-diem employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree