LPN

Phoenix Senior Living; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Myrtle Beach is looking for a Wellness Nurse to join their team. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you'll be responsible for monitoring residents' health and wellbeing while providing essential care services. Key duties include medication administration, communication with families, and clinical documentation. We're seeking candidates with leadership skills and experience in assisted living or dementia care. The position requires flexibility with weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Preferred minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living and Dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and wellbeing of residents.
• Assist with medication care administration.
• Documentation of residents' clinical care needs.
• Communicate with families and resident support services.
• Assist with monthly wellness visits and PSP updates.
• Identify changes in medication or service levels and report to leadership.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Communication with families

Medication care administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Job description

Description

Myrtle Beach Manor is seeking a Wellness Nurses to join their team!

The LPN (Nurse MedTech) reports directly to the Wellness Director.

Shift Details

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Mon-Fri ; Every other weekend required

PURPOSE

The Wellness Nurse/Nurse Med Tech is responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading, demonstrating and supporting all the elements of wellness which are core components of Phoenix programs and services.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Resident Care

• Identifies on‑going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Assists the Wellness Director with completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident monthly
• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move‑out
• Assists with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completing monthly wellness health updates
• Assists with direct resident care as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times