Wellness Nurse

Responsibilities

• Accurately following the resident MAR to ensure that medications are given out according to the Physician’s orders.
• Understand and follow the “Six rights of medication administration” and all of Bickford’s policies and procedures regarding medication management.
• Understand and appropriately utilize the eMAR system for medication administration.
• Communicate appropriately with clinical leadership for clarification and direction regarding resident medication administration and care.
• Provide direct resident care, supervise resident care work of non‑licensed team members and other areas of the branch as appropriate.
• Be a leader in demonstrating the Bickford Mission ‘Whatever it Takes’ to all other team members on shift.

• Have an active license as a LPN or Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to utilize or learn Bickford’s eMAR system to administer medications.

Benefits vary based on employment status. Eligibility and benefits for full‑time, part‑time and PRN are as follows.

• Full‑time (30+ hours per week): medical, dental, vision, prescription savings plans, 401(k) with employer match, daily pay, PTO eligibility. Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Part‑time (29 or fewer hours per week): voluntary life, voluntary short‑term disability, voluntary long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, identity protection, cyber monitoring, prescription savings plans, 401(k) with employer match, daily pay, PTO eligibility. Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• PRN: 401(k) with employer match, daily pay, PTO eligibility.

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers dedicated to enriching residents’ happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family, Bickford has grown to over 50 locations in 7 states, maintaining a family environment that has served thousands of residents and employees.