Wellness Nurse (LPN)- Part Time

Watercrest Senior Living•Sebastian, FL

About The Position

Pelican Landing is hiring a Wellness Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse to work in partnership with the Resident Care team. The nurse provides direct and indirect resident care in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner and serves as the Charge Nurse for an assigned shift. The role may also serve as Charge Nurse in the absence of the Executive Director and Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing. This is a part-time opportunity.

Requirements

Hold an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) license.
Communicate effectively with management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
Make independent decisions.
Communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.
Be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Have a passion for working with and around senior citizens.
Have knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or walking for 75% of the day; concentrating amid frequent interruptions; working under stress and in emergencies; sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping; talking and hearing effectively; and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
Work throughout all areas of the community and use personal protective equipment as needed; the work may involve exposure to dust, disinfectants, cleaning chemicals, infectious waste, diseases, substances, and odors.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in senior living, assisted living, or memory care.

Responsibilities

Apply servant leadership principles to decision-making.
Serve as Charge Nurse for the assigned shift and, when needed, in the absence of the Executive Director and Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing.
Contribute to medication management, including orders, administration, storage, and documentation, in accordance with state regulations, guidelines, and company policies and procedures.
Ensure resident rooms and common areas remain clean and safe.
Ensure resident care specialists understand residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide services effectively, professionally, and sensitively.
Assist residents with self-medication or medication administration.
Complete daily recommendations and documentation for a Limited Nursing license, if applicable.
Implement plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing and implement change-in-condition plans.
Document resident care accurately and in a timely manner; assemble resident charts and maintain records accurately.
Complete accident and incident reports as required.
Maintain relationships with residents, family members, and responsible parties.
Prepare for and manage emergencies, including disasters and fires.
Ensure adequate, appropriately trained resident care specialists are available for each shift in accordance with company and state guidelines.
Wear the company uniform and remain resident-ready at all times.
Follow safety policies and procedures and use personal protective equipment when needed.