Wellness Nurse The Residence at Paine Estate

LCB Senior Living•Wayland, MA

9d•$40 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Wellness Nurse at The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, Massachusetts. This per diem role offers flexible hours, and weekend availability is required. The hourly wage is $40.00–$42.00, based on years of experience. The Wellness Nurse is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. Responsibilities include directly supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing resident-care staffing coverage as needed, assisting with on-call duties, and following up on family matters as directed by the Resident Care Director. The nurse also supports resident evaluations and service plans, documentation, medication administration within regulatory limits, incident follow-up, and community marketing and occupancy efforts. The role requires good physical and mental health and the ability to perform a range of physical tasks, including lifting at least 15 pounds, carrying objects, pushing and pulling carts, walking, sitting, standing, and bending or reaching as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous healthcare experience in a hospital and/or community setting.
Current RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Professional knowledge and skills necessary to assist with planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local standards.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Good physical and mental health.
Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Support community occupancy growth by interacting positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing and revising service plans in accordance with state regulations.
Apply an understanding of the physiological and psychosocial changes associated with aging and disabilities.
Direct and supervise Resident Care Associates’ daily work assignments.
Evaluate residents’ issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Encourage teamwork and cooperate with other departments to address problems and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Associates’ compliance with infection-control and sharps-disposal programs.
Participate in community marketing efforts.
Provide direct resident care as needed.
Support Resident Care Associates with assignment questions, concerns, and emergency situations.
Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are maintained at all times.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and implement changes through appropriate channels to help prevent future issues.
Ensure appropriate communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
Assist the Resident Care Director with documentation required by LCB Senior Living or state requirements.
Administer topical and oral medications and ear and eye drops with written physician orders; administer injectables where permitted by regulation.
Perform other duties as requested.
Assist the Resident Care Director with on-call duties and follow up on family issues as directed.