Wellness Nurse (LVN)
About The Position
The Wellness Nurse provides clinical and resident-care support in an independent and assisted living community with memory care. The role includes administering medications, overseeing medication aides and resident care, coordinating staff assignments, communicating with physicians, families, and care teams, and supporting respectful, person-centered care. The position also involves direct assistance with activities of daily living, responding to medical and behavioral emergencies, completing and reviewing clinical documentation, supporting staff training and scheduling, and attending required in-services and continuing education. Full-time staff must be available to work weekends and holidays. A part-time schedule is also listed for Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Current and valid LVN/LPN license in the state of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
- At least 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 promptly communicate them to 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) with a 4% safe harbor match
- Perks at Work discounted pricing on purchases
- Holiday pay, including a floating holiday
- Generous PTO that rolls over year over year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paycheck advances
- Healthcare options
- Financial hardship programs
- Compassionate leave
- PTO cashout option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
