Wellness Nurse (LPN or RN)

Monarch Communities•Selbyville, DE

About The Position

The Wellness Nurse is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or Registered Nurse (RN) who provides direct nursing care to residents, emphasizing holistic wellness. Led by the community’s Health and Wellness Director (RN), the nurse also helps supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by care staff, including Certified Nursing Assistants and LPNs. The position is available full-time, part-time, or per diem, with all shifts available. The listed hourly salary range is $36.00–$42.00.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and a current LPN or RN license.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations and of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to resident health and wellness.
Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel), and ability to learn new applications.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and engage in intermittent lifting and supporting of residents; proper body mechanics are required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years’ experience in long-term care, assisted living, home health, or a hospital setting is preferred.
Experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias.

Responsibilities

Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of all residents.
Assist with training and monitoring medication administration.
Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies.
Maintain clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
Promote the highest degree of service to residents while leading and demonstrating the company mission.
Conduct thorough resident assessments.

Benefits

Health insurance, including medical/Rx, dental, and vision (full-time).
Ancillary benefits, including life insurance/AD&D and short- and long-term disability (full-time).
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (full-time).
Employee Assistance Program (full-time and part-time).
401(k) retirement plan with company match (full-time).
Paid time off and holidays (full-time).
Tuition reimbursement (full-time).
Flexible schedule (part-time and per diem).
On-the-job training (part-time and per diem).
Free parking (part-time and per diem).
Employee referral bonus (full-time, part-time, and per diem).
Resident referral bonus (full-time, part-time, and per diem).
Paid time off (part-time).