Wellness Nurse (LVN)

The Aspenwood Company•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Wellness Nurse (LVN) provides clinical and resident-care support at Village of Southampton, an independent and assisted living senior community with memory care. The role includes safe medication administration, oversight of medication aides, coordination of care-team assignments, direct assistance with activities of daily living, communication with physicians and families, and completion and review of clinical documentation. The Wellness Nurse also supports staff training and scheduling, responds to medical and behavioral emergencies, and promotes respectful, person-centered care.

Requirements

Current and valid LVN/LPN license in the state of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in Assisted Living or Long-Term Care.
Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and basic computer skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance standards.
Ability to respond with patience and understanding to dementia-related behaviors.
Physical ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Administer medications safely and accurately according to physician orders and regulatory standards.
Oversee medication aides and conduct monthly medication reconciliation and audits.
Coordinate daily staff assignments to ensure consistent resident care.
Communicate with physicians, families, and care teams about resident needs.
Provide direct care with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and incontinence support.
Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies using sound clinical judgment.
Complete clinical documentation, including assessments, evaluations, and service plans.
Document incidents and communicate promptly with leadership.
Monitor care-team documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Support orientation and ongoing training of care staff.
Assist with scheduling in collaboration with leadership.
Attend required in-services and continuing education.
Maintain professional appearance and hygiene.
Promote respectful and effective communication across teams and with families.
Perform other duties assigned to support resident care and operational excellence.