Wellness Nurse (LPN) - Monarch Communities
Litchfield, CT 06759
About the Job
At Brandywine by Monarch, we inspire our residents to live healthier, stronger and more fulfilling lives. In every aspect of our communities, Brandywine by Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents, their families and our entire team. Every day, our team members make a difference in the lives of our residents. We’re committed to creating a workplace culture that makes a difference in their lives as well. Because being part of the Brandywine by Monarch team is more than a job. And our team members deserve our best.
Job DescriptionLed 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 Nurses Aides(CNA). Apply now for consideration and/or to learn more.
Schedule: Every other weekend(day shift) and per diem.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Monitors the health, safety, and well-being of all residents
- Assisting in training and monitoring of medication administration
- Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies
- 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
- Conduct thorough resident assessments
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, with current LPN 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.
Additional Information
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) and matching
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Supportive leadership team
- Start-up Culture
- Brand-new building
- Ancillary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)