Assisted Living Wellness Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Wellness Nurse to provide compassionate nursing care for senior living residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. You will deliver direct nursing care, administer medications, and monitor changes in residents’ conditions.

You will collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary care teams, update care plans, educate residents and families, and ensure compliance with regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and a resident-first, compassionate approach.
• Ability to work effectively with care teams and communicate clearly with families and physicians.
• Knowledge of medication administration, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Comfort supporting residents with varying care needs, including memory care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care and administer medications safely.
• Perform resident assessments and monitor changes in condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Update care plans based on assessments and evolving needs.
• Educate residents and families on health-related topics and care processes.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and facility policies.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Memory care support

Job description

Wellness Nurse

provides compassionate nursing care to senior living residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

Key Duties Include

• Deliver direct nursing care and administer medications safely.
• Perform resident assessments and monitor changes in condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Update care plans based on assessments and evolving needs.
• Educate residents and families on health-related topics and care processes.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and a resident-first, compassionate approach.
• Ability to work effectively with care teams and communicate clearly with families and physicians.
• Knowledge of medication administration, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Comfort supporting residents with varying care needs, including memory care.