Wellness LPN Leader: Care Plans, SAMM & Compliance

Nova Senior Living; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care in West Springfield, MA is seeking a compassionate Wellness Nurse (LPN) to join our assisted living and memory care team. You will coordinate resident services, maintain assessments and Service Plans, oversee SAMM procedures, and support regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Wellness Director, you will guide and educate RCAs, monitor care practices, communicate with physicians and pharmacies, and help maintain residents' independence, dignity,

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts LPN license in good standing.
• Assisted living, long-term care, or memory care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of resident assessments, service plans, and SAMM procedures preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and care staff.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident evaluations and required 30‑day, six‑month, change‑of‑condition, and transition assessments.
• Develop, update, and maintain accurate Service Plans and related documentation within required deadlines.
• Oversee and monitor care staff compliance with SAMM procedures, including training, competency evaluations, documentation, and audits.
• Provide guidance and education to Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) regarding resident care, service plans, medication procedures, and safety.
• Monitor staff compliance with established procedures and report performance or safety concerns to management.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and representatives; respond to concerns and ensure appropriate follow‑up.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and other service providers as needed.
• Assist with incident reporting, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and corrective action plans.
• Recognize changes in resident needs and promptly report concerns that may exceed the community’s scope of services.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete all required documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

LPN license

Assisted living experience

SAMM procedures

Resident assessments

Service plans

Leadership

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care in West Springfield, MA is seeking a compassionate Wellness Nurse (LPN) to join our assisted living and memory care team. You will coordinate resident services, maintain assessments and Service Plans, oversee SAMM procedures, and support regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Wellness Director, you will guide and educate RCAs, monitor care practices, communicate with physicians and pharmacies, and help maintain residents' independence, dignity,