Night-Shift Wellness Nurse (LPN) – Senior Living Leader

Cogir Senior Living; Potomac (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

401K with company match

Free meals

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Wellness Nurse (LPN) to join our team, delivering high-quality health assessments, medication management, and coordinated care for residents. You will collaborate with the Health and Wellness Director to ensure safe, compassionate, and compliant care across shifts.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in geriatric nursing, supervisory experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN/LVN license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in nursing preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform resident assessments and reassessments according to policies, monitoring any changes in condition.
• Communicate with the Health and Wellness Director about resident needs to ensure consistent quality of services.
• When necessary, participate in hands-on care, medication administration, and specific nursing tasks.
• Schedule and assign caregiving and med tech shifts to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with staffing guidelines and department allowances.
• Supervise, train, and support care team members, promoting teamwork and adherence to care standards.
• Assist in the transcription of physicians' orders and the review of new physicians' orders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident records, including care plans, incident reports, and medical documentation.
• Coordinate care planning with home health agencies on-site, working within community and company policies.
• Address residents' special needs, requests, and complaints.
• Coordinate admissions with the sales team, including supervising move-ins.
• Understand the community's care regulations along with state-specific regulations.
• Facilitate communication between residents, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless care delivery.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Medication administration

Staff scheduling

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

LPN/LVN license

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Nursing

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Wellness Nurse (LPN) to join our team, delivering high-quality health assessments, medication management, and coordinated care for residents. You will collaborate with the Health and Wellness Director to ensure safe, compassionate, and compliant care across shifts.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in geriatric nursing, supervisory experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication.