Wellness Nurse (LPN)

Monarch Communities•Voorhees Township, NJ

11d•$32 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support, and companionship to residents. The LPN will administer or assist with medication, engage residents, and communicate changes in condition or Care Plan. They will also collaborate with the Wellness Director and Assistant Wellness Director in assessing and documenting resident assessments.

Requirements

Graduate of a state approved school of nursing.
Current state license as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, with current LPN license
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support, and companionship.
Administer or assist with medication for residents according to the Resident Care Plan.
Engage residents while checking on their well-being and communicate changes in condition or Care Plan.
Inspire your team and collaborate with the Wellness Director and Assistant Wellness Director in assessing and documenting resident assessments at state or Retirement Unlimited specified intervals.