What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Nurse LPN - Weekends, Assisted Living position at Tribute at Melford?
People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!
What to expect...
Cogir Senior Living is hiring a compassionate and dedicated LPN/LVN Wellness Nurse to provide weekend coverage at our beautiful retirement community, Tribute at Melford.
Our Wellness Nurse plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our residents. In collaboration with the Health and Wellness Director, this role provides high-quality care through health assessments, medication management, and coordination with residents, families, and the care team. Responsibilities include monitoring resident health, addressing changes in condition, staff training and supervision, and promoting a safe and supportive environment that aligns with our mission to provide exceptional care.
What Cogir has to offer you?
- Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
- An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
- Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance for qualifying employees.
- 401K Plan with company match.
- Paid Vacation, sick leave, and Holiday pay.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Early access to paycheck.
- Free meals at work and more!
What will you do as a Wellness Nurse - LPN/LVN?
- Communicate with the Health and Wellness Director about resident needs to ensure consistent quality services.
- Perform assessments and reassessments according to policies.
- Participate in providing hands-on care and specific nursing tasks as required.
- Provide clinical support and training of all care staff.
- Supervise the care staff according to the company's policies, procedures, and standards, fostering teamwork and excellence.
- Assist in the transcription of physicians' orders and the review of new physicians' orders.
- Ensure resident records and charting are current and up to date.
- Act as the contact for all issues related to resident care.
- Understand the community's care regulations along with state-specific regulations.
- Interact with residents' families, physicians, and medical personnel as needed.
If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:
- A positive team player mentality and passion for serving seniors!
- Valid, unencumbered nursing license (LPN/LVN).
- A minimum of 3 of experience in Senior Living (IL/AL/MC) is preferred.
- Knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer's is preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certifications as required by the state or ability to obtain.
- Understanding of medical terminology adequate to pass medications and communicate with medical professionals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with all residents, families, and visitors.
- A high degree of accuracy in all assignments and ability to manage time effectively.
About Cogir Senior Living...
COGIR Management USA, headquartered in Scottsdale, manages over 90 senior living communities across 11 states and continues to grow. We are proud to be a leader in the senior housing industry, providing an exceptional quality of care, amenities, and a team culture where our residents and team members thrive.
Every Cogir community is a unique and dynamic place, shaped by the residents themselves and led by an empowered on-site executive team. We promote local leadership, so decisions are made on-site, quickly, and in the community's best interests. Our residents enjoy a meaningful lifestyle with individualized support that promotes continued independence and quality of life. Our team identity is based on three pillars: Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We always strive to do better than yesterday. We are proud of our teams!
Apply today and become part of the COGIR Family!
