Wellness Nurse (LPN) - Part Time Overnight 11pm-7am

Monarch Communities•Livingston, NJ

6d•$32 - $36

About The Position

The Wellness Nurse is a Licensed Practical Nurse who provides direct nursing care to residents with an emphasis on holistic wellness and helps supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by Certified Nursing Assistant care staff. The position is led by the community’s Health and Wellness Director (RN) and reports to the Health and Wellness Director. It is a non-exempt, hourly, part-time position scheduled overnight from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., for at least 22.5 and fewer than 30 hours per week. The nurse oversees care staff, administers prescribed medications and treatments under applicable delegation, monitors resident health and safety, and maintains resident documentation in the EHR. The role also supports clinical quality assurance, communicates with the interdisciplinary care team, physicians, and families, and helps ensure compliance with regulations and community policies. Other duties may include serving as an Infection Control Preventionist. The hourly compensation range is $32 to $36. Benefits listed for part-time employees include paid time off, a flexible schedule, on-the-job training, an Employee Assistance Program, and free parking. Other compensation programs include employee and resident referral bonuses.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
CPR certification.
Experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations and nursing practices, techniques, and methods.
Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel), with the ability to learn new applications.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in long-term care, assisted living, home health, or a hospital setting.
Infection Control Preventionist Certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and under the delegation of the RN, or the LPN in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, as applicable.
Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of residents.
Assist in training and monitoring medication administration.
Take and record vital signs and report adverse reactions or changes in condition to the RN or the LPN in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, as applicable.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date resident documentation and charting using the EHR.
Maintain clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members, physicians, and family members.
Promote a high degree of service to residents while leading and demonstrating the company mission.
Participate in and attend scheduled in-service training.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
Perform other assigned duties, including duties as an Infection Control Preventionist.