Wellness Nurse (LPN) FT Days 7am-3pm

Led by the community's Health and Wellness Director (RN), our Wellness Nurse is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who provides direct nursing care to the Residents with an emphasis on holistic wellness. They also help supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by care staff of Certified Nursing Assistants.

Schedule: The Wellness Nurse (LPN) is a Full-Time position 7am - 3pm

Salary Range: $34.00-$36.00 Hourly

Responsibilities and Duties

Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies

Monitors the health, safety, and well-being of all residents

Assisting in training and monitoring of medication administration

Maintaining clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state and local standards

Promote the highest degree of service to our residents while leading and demonstrating the mission of the company

Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled

Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Graduation form an accredited School of Nursing, with current license

At least 2 years’ experience with long-term care, assisted living, home health or hospital setting preferred

Experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Knowledge of federal and state regulations, and of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident

Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.

An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Acknowledgement

This job description is not intended to include a list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position, but rather an overview of the responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Benefits Offered (Full Time):

Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision

Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability

Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

FSA (Commuter/Parking)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

Employee Referral Bonus

Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

An exclusive senior living destination in Southbury, CT. The heart of Monarch Communities is wellness. The belief that the built environment can transform lives by creating spaces that inspire our residents, staff, and guests to live healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling lives is the catalyst behind Monarch's architecture. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents and staff by providing an environment specifically designed around wellness. Monarch creates a place where residents and staff can be nourished in spirit, body, and mind.