Nurse LPN/RN 2-10:30pm

Avita of Wells•Wells, ME

About The Position

Avita of Wells is hiring a full-time Wellness Nurse (RN or LPN) for its assisted living community. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with rotating weekend and weekday on-call duties. Shift differentials are $3.00 Monday through Thursday and $5.00 Friday through Sunday. The Wellness Nurse provides individualized resident care, supports residents’ health and well-being, and maintains accurate records to support consistent care and regulatory compliance. The role includes collaborating with the care team and other healthcare professionals to develop, implement, and review personalized care plans; assessing residents’ health and identifying changes or concerns; administering medications and monitoring their effects; responding to emergencies; communicating with residents’ families; and advocating for residents’ rights and preferences. Candidates must hold an active RN or LPN license and demonstrate effective communication, sound decision-making, ethical conduct, strong record-keeping, and empathy. Avita of Wells describes its benefits as including competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, paid holidays, vacation and personal days, health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and continuous learning opportunities and in-services. Criminal background screening is required.

Requirements

Possess a valid, active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals, including explaining medical information clearly.
Analyze situations, make sound decisions, and provide appropriate solutions in a timely manner.
Demonstrate high ethical standards, respect residents’ privacy, and maintain professionalism.
Maintain strong record-keeping skills.
Provide care with kindness and empathy.
Complete criminal background screening.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the care team to develop, implement, and review personalized resident care plans.
Conduct health assessments and identify residents’ medical concerns or changes in condition.
Work with other healthcare professionals to create effective care plans.
Administer medications as prescribed and follow applicable protocols.
Monitor medication effectiveness and address side effects promptly.
Maintain accurate medical, care-plan, and incident records to support regulatory compliance and continuity of care.
Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate with emergency services when needed.
Communicate with residents’ families about residents’ health and changes in condition.
Advocate for residents’ rights and preferences.