Registered Nurse

Sunrise Senior Living; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Program

Paid time off

Sick time

Holiday pay

MyFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonuses potential

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Edison, NJ is seeking a Wellness Nurse RN to oversee resident health, strengthen clinical systems, and support medication safety and regulatory compliance across the community.

The role requires an active RN license, graduation from an approved nursing program, and 1+ year of experience in senior care or a clinical setting. You will provide clinical guidance to care staff, coordinate assessments, and promote infection control and survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Graduate of approved nursing program.
• 1+ year experience in senior care or clinical setting.
• Strong assessment, regulatory, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct move-in, 3-day, semi-annual, and change-of-condition assessments.
• Perform monthly wellness visits and monitor health trends.
• Follow up on falls, incidents, and hospital returns.
• Transcribe physician orders and ensure accurate MAR/TAR documentation.
• Complete medication audits and oversee medication program compliance.
• Partner with families, physicians, and the Resident Care Director.
• Promote infection control and survey readiness.
• Provide clinical guidance and training to care staff.

Skills

RN license

Clinical assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Nursing program graduate

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As a Wellness Nurse RN, you oversee resident health, strengthen clinical systems, and support medication safety and regulatory compliance across the community.

What You'll Do

• Conduct move-in, 3-day, semi-annual, and change-of-condition assessments
• Perform monthly wellness visits and monitor health trends
• Follow up on falls, incidents, and hospital returns
• Transcribe physician orders and ensure accurate MAR/TAR documentation
• Complete medication audits and oversee medication program compliance
• Partner with families, physicians, and the Resident Care Director
• Promote infection control and survey readiness
• Provide clinical guidance and training to care staff

You serve as a proactive clinical resource preventing decline through assessment, early intervention, and strong documentation oversight.

What We're Looking For

• Active RN license in good standing
• Graduate of approved nursing program
• 1+ year experience in senior care or clinical setting
• Strong assessment, regulatory, and communication skills

Wellness Nurse (RN) - Promote Resident Health Through Proactive Clinical Care and AssessmentRegistered Nurse | RN | Wellness Nurse | Senior Living | Clinical Assessment | Resident Care

Pay Range

41.00 - 56.65

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.