LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Full Time 3:00PM-11:00PM

Monarch Communities®; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental,

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking a Wellness Nurse (LPN) at Brandywine Mountain Ridge in Watchung, NJ. The role focuses on holistic wellness and direct nursing care for residents, under the Health and Wellness Director (RN).

You will supervise CNAs and HHAs, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards. The ideal candidate has an active LPN license and 2+ years in long-term care or similar settings, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• LPN license required.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in long-term care, assisted living, home health or hospital setting preferred (2+ years).
• Experience with residents with Alzheimer’s or related dementias is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health, safety and well-being of residents.
• Assist in training and monitoring of medication administration.
• Supervise care staff according to state regulations and community policies.
• Maintain clinical quality assurance per standards.
• Lead in service excellence and uphold company mission.
• Conduct thorough resident assessments.

Skills

Patient care

Multitasking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Graduate from School of Nursing

LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

At Brandywine Mountain Ridge by Monarch Communities, we inspire our residents to live healthier, stronger and more fulfilling lives. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents, their families and our entire team. Being a part of the Monarch team is more than a job, our team members deserve our best.

Job Description

Salary Range: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Led by the community's Health and Wellness Director (RN), our Wellness Nurse is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who provides direct nursing care to the Residents with an emphasis on holistic wellness. They also help supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by care staff of CNA's and Home Health Aides (HHAs).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitors the health, safety, and well-being of all residents
• Assisting in training and monitoring of medication administration
• Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies
• Maintaining clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state and local standards
• Promote the highest degree of service to our residents while leading and demonstrating the mission of the company
• Conduct thorough resident assessments

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, with current LPN license
• At least 2 years’ experience with long-term care, assisted living, home health or hospital setting preferred
• Experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, and of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
• 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.

Additional Information

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