Wellness Nurse; Fri, Sat & Sun

Overview

Make a Real Difference, Every Single Day
As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer - with trusted guidance at every stage. We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported, and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone. Eskaton has a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them. When you join us, you are stepping into a career where your work creates real impact on people’s daily lives and strengthens the communities we call home.

We Invest in You (Because You Invest in Others)
We are committed to your health, happiness, and future, offering:

• Financial Security: Competitive pay and a 401K matching program to help you plan for your own future.
• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental health.
• A Place Where You Belong: We celebrate diversity and equity across the aging spectrum, ensuring every team member feels seen and valued.

We are looking for people who align with our mission and want to grow with us:

• Welcoming: You create warmth and a sense of belonging for everyone you meet.
• Bring (Y) our Best: You take pride in your work and strive for excellence in both the small and large tasks.
• Empowerment: You don’t wait for permission to do the right thing; you take ownership and lead with initiative.
• Growth: You are a lifelong learner seeking consistent improvement and sustainable growth.

The Wellness Nurse provides nursing care and supervision to residents in the community. This includes direct resident care, collaboration with other disciplines, referrals to community resources, and utilizing resource materials as needed. The role participates in care conferences and staff meetings, completes paperwork in a timely manner, and communicates with health care providers, Eskaton support staff, and other community personnel. The Wellness Nurse also coordinates and tracks training for community care staff.

• Comprehensive Nursing Care: Promote the success of others; demonstrate basic clinical assessment skills for initial and follow-up appraisal of resident status; possess knowledge of clinical disease entities; perform nursing treatments and procedures as prescribed; assist with administration and management of diets and medications; support rehabilitative and preventative aspects of care and ensure resident safety, comfort, and protection; supervise and direct care provided by staff;
  
  participate in training of care staff; assist physicians or extenders in rounds and assessments (where applicable); assist with marketing to the community and tours as needed.

• Documentation: Document resident status changes, instructions, responses, and ongoing care plans; maintain written care plans timely and accurately; complete pre-placement and routine evaluations per Eskaton policy; follow documentation procedures per RCFE regulations using accurate medical terminology; maintain records related to staff education and training.

• Personal and Professional Development: Attend workshops and classes to develop knowledge/skills; conduct shadowing for new Resident Medication Assistants; participate in orientation programs and internal committees; participate in staff meetings regularly.

• Care Management: Communicate resident information at team meetings; coordinate resident care; establish short-term and long-term goals for total resident care and management.

• Other
  
  Job Functions:
  
  Model Eskaton core values; create warmth and belonging; foster excellence; seek continuous improvement and growth; lead with initiative; comply with HIPAA and corporate policies; maintain attendance and professional appearance; follow safety guidelines and wear appropriate safety gear.

Starting pay ranges from $27.90 - $39.03 per hour. Pay factors include scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

• Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification.

• Minimum two years of recent skilled or assisted living nursing experience preferred.
• Prior…