RN/LPN Wellness Nurse - Full Time

Maplewood Senior Living•Brewster, MA

7d•$38 - $40

About The Position

The Wellness Nurse is responsible for assisting the Resident Services Director with the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of Resident Care Services at the community. The role supervises Resident Services Department associates, including Resident Services Assistants (CNAs), and supports residents and families to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. The nurse assists with the medication program and residents’ self-administration of medication; resident assessments and service plans; clinical assessments and recertifications required by state regulations; department hiring and performance management; training and orientation; staffing and scheduling; and coaching and mentoring. The nurse maintains positive relationships with residents, families, and physicians, reports significant incidents or changes in residents’ needs, and participates in in-service programs, training, and associate meetings.

Requirements

Must be a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) licensed in Massachusetts.
Experience in an assisted living or long-term care setting.
Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
Experience and passion working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Supervise Resident Services Department associates, including Resident Services Assistants (CNAs).
Assist in supervising the medication program and residents’ self-administration of medication.
Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and physicians.
Report significant incidents and changes in residents’ needs to the Executive Director or Resident Services Director.
Assist with resident assessments and service plans.
Assist with clinical assessments and recertifications according to state requirements.
Support the Resident Services Director with hiring and performance management within the department.
Assist with training and participate in orientation of new associates.
Attend and participate in scheduled in-service programs, training programs, and associate meetings.
Assist with scheduling and staffing Resident Services Assistants as needed.
Coach and mentor Resident Services Department associates as needed.
Support residents and families to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Assist with supervision of Resident Services Assistant staff during care provision.