RN​/LPN Wellness Nurse

Position Summary

The Resident Services Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse) is responsible for assisting the Resident Services Director with the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of Resident Care Services at the Community.

• Supervise Resident Services Department associates, including CNAs (Resident Services Assistants).
• Assist in supervising the medication program and help residents with self‑administration of medication.
• Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.
• Report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents needs to the Executive Director/Resident Services Director.
• Support the completion of resident assessments and service plans.
• Assist with clinical assessments/recertification per ALSA requirements.
• Support Resident Services Director in hiring for and managing performance within the department.
• Assist in the training and participate in orientation of new associates.
• Attend and participate in scheduled in‑service programs, training programs and associate meetings.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Services Assistants as needed.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Resident Services Department associates as needed.
• Support residents and families as needed to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
• Assist with supervision of RSA staff during provision of care.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Follows emergency procedures.
• Understands safety practices and procedures.

• Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members.
• Encourages a positive work environment.

• Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the appropriate state(s).
• Basic first aid and CPR certification.
• Two years full‑time or full‑time equivalent clinical experience.
• Experience in assisted living or long‑term care setting preferred.
• Experience and/or special interest working with seniors.

• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
• Physically able to bend and reach.
• Physically able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to transfer residents and use a Hoyer Lift and other medical equipment when needed.

• Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• May be required to work extended hours.li>
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status.

• Competitive wages.
• Flexible shifts.
• Growth opportunities.
• Bonus & incentive programs.

• Medical, dental, vision.
• 401(k) match.
• Company paid time‑off.
• Life insurance policy.
• Insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for full‑time employees.

• Functional expert: considered a thought leader on a subject.
• Detail oriented: capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary.
• Dedicated: devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Team player: works well as a member of a group.
• Self‑starter: inspired to perform without outside help.

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