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Wellness Nurse (LPN) Full-Time - 6:30am - 2:30pm

Monarch CommunitiesLitchfield, CT🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

Salary$34 - $35/hr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationLitchfield, CT, United States
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeEHRInfection ControlMedication AdministrationNursingVital Signs

Job description

Brandywine by Monarch leads the revolution of contemporary person-centric wellness senior living, designed for the next generation. A highly customized, curated, and an organic approach to wellness inspires everything we do. All members of our communities – residents, their families, and Monarch team members – influence the way we think, design, and create. Our vision and culture embody and celebrate those we serve.

Schedule: The Wellness Nurse (LPN) is a full-time (at least 30-37.5 hours per week)  non-exempt, position that will be scheduled weekdays and alternating weekends. This position is a 230-1030PM position. 

Salary Range:  $34-35/hr.

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 Preventionis

Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current, valid Licensed Practical 
Nurse (LPN) license.
• 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

Benefits Offered(Full Time):

  • Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
  • Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • FSA (Commuter/Parking)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Resident Referral Bonus

 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.