Wellness Nurse - Part-Time

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!

Schedule: Part-Time. 7am-7pm.

The Wellness Nurse supports the health and well-being of residents through ongoing clinical monitoring and support, provides assistance to community nurses, caregivers, and medication personnel to help ensure regulatory compliance and clinical excellence. The ability to work effectively as part of a team with flexibility and adaptability to change and pace of duties while maintaining a warm and encouraging disposition is important.

In this position, your main responsibilities will include:

• Assist in coordination of the resident admission process including screening, assessment, and care needs

• Ensure care is delivered as indicated in resident care plans

• Medication and treatment administration and ensure medications are administered per physicians’ orders

• Assistance with coordinating care and services with other outside providers including resident physicians

• Document and report care provided and resident observations including unusual or significant changes

• Maintain a working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• Working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures, dictated for compliance

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing

• Current nursing license and state registration (LPN or RN)

• Three (3) years' experience in assessment and geriatric nursing preferred

• A big smile, eagerness to learn, and compassion for our residents