Wellness Nurse The Residence at Riverbend

LCB Senior Living•Ipswich, MA

5d•$38 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Wellness Nurse at The Residence at Riverbend in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The Wellness Nurse is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. The role includes supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing resident care coverage as needed, assisting with on-call duties, and following up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The Wellness Nurse promotes the community’s mission and values, supports occupancy growth through positive interactions with prospective residents and their families, helps evaluate resident needs and develop or revise service plans, and contributes to quality, safety, compliance, and teamwork. With written physician orders, the nurse administers medications and treatments within applicable Massachusetts regulations. The position is available part-time and per diem. Weekday shifts are 8 hours; weekend shifts are 8 or 12 hours, and weekend availability is essential. The listed wage is $38.00–$41.00 per hour, based on experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, and applicants are invited to ask about a travel stipend. Part-time associates working 24–29 hours receive paid time off and holiday pay. Tuition reimbursement may be possible.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous health experience in a hospital and/or community setting.
Professional knowledge and skills necessary to assist in planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards and maintain quality care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Weekend availability is essential.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, which may include lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively to prospective residents, family members, and professionals as part of efforts to grow occupancy.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing or revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Apply an understanding of aging-related pathophysiological and psychosocial changes, including those associated with disabilities.
Direct and supervise Resident Care Associates’ daily work assignments.
Evaluate residents’ issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Encourage teamwork and cooperation across departments to address problems and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Assistants’ compliance with infection control and sharps-disposal programs.
Participate in community marketing efforts.
Provide direct resident care as needed.
Support Resident Care Associates with assignment questions, concerns, and emergency situations.
Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup staff coverage, are maintained when applicable.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and coordinate changes through appropriate channels to help prevent future issues.
Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
Assist the Resident Care Director with documentation required by LCB Senior Living or state requirements.
Administer topical and oral medications and ear and eye drops with written physician orders, and administer injectables where allowed by regulation.
Perform other duties as requested.