RN/LPN Wellness Nurse - Full Time

Maplewood Senior Living • Yarmouth, MA

22h • $42 - $42

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in assisted living or long term care setting preferred.
• Experience and/or special interest working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Resident Services Department associates, including C.N.A.’s (Resident Services Assistants).
• Assist in supervising the medication program and assist the 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’s 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.
• Providing 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 positive work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed