Wellness Nurse (LPN) FT Days 7am-3pm

Monarch Communities•Southbury, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

An exclusive senior living destination in Southbury, CT. The heart of Monarch Communities is wellness. The belief that the built environment can transform lives by creating spaces that inspire our residents, staff, and guests to live healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling lives is the catalyst behind Monarch's architecture. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents and staff by providing an environment specifically designed around wellness. Monarch creates a place where residents and staff can be nourished in spirit, body, and mind. Led by the community's Health and Wellness Director (RN), our Wellness Nurse is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who provides direct nursing care to the Residents with an emphasis on holistic wellness. They also help supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by care staff of Certified Nursing Assistants.

Requirements

Graduation form an accredited School of Nursing, with current license
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
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.
The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Responsibilities

Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies
Monitors the health, safety, and well-being of all residents
Assisting in training and monitoring of medication administration
Maintaining clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state and local standards
Promote the highest degree of service to our residents while leading and demonstrating the mission of the company
Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
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