Wellness Nurse (LPN) Per-Diem

Job DescriptionSalary Range: $37.00 - $39.00 HourlyLPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)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 Per Diem (7am-3pm,3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am) Reports To:

The License Practical Nurse will report to the Health and Wellness Director. 

FLSA Classification:

This position is classified as non-exempt and is an hourly position.

Job Overview:

Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities 

performed by care staff. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community 

policies.

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and under the delegation of the 

RN, or the LPN in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, as applicable.

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

Assisting in training and monitoring of medication administration.

Take and record vital signs and report adverse reactions or changes in condition to 

the RN or the LPN in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, as applicable.

Maintain accurate up to date resident documentation and charting using the EHR.

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

standards.

Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members, physicians, and 

family members.

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 included but not limited to Infection Control Preventionist.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current, valid Licensed Practical 

Nurse (LPN) license.

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

hospital setting preferred.

Infection Control Preventionist Certification preferred.

CPR Certification 

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

Knowledge of federal and state regulations, and of nursing practices, techniques and 

methods.

Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the 

ability to learn new applications.

Able to handle multiple tasks.

Able to work weekends & holidays.

Physical Abilities

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