Wellness Nurse (LVN)

The Aspenwood Company - The Village on the Park Onion Creek•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Wellness Nurse (LVN) supports resident health and well-being at Village on the Park Onion Creek, an independent living and assisted living senior community. The role administers medications, oversees resident care and medication aides, coordinates care-team assignments, and provides direct assistance with activities of daily living. The nurse responds to medical and behavioral emergencies, completes clinical documentation and service plans, monitors documentation quality, and communicates with physicians, families, care teams, and leadership. The position also supports staff orientation and training, assists with scheduling, attends required in-services and continuing education, and promotes respectful, person-centered care.

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 in accordance with 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 regarding 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 them promptly 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.