Wellness Nurse

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Wellness Nurse to support residents’ health through clinical monitoring and collaboration with nurses, caregivers, and medication staff. The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a warm, encouraging demeanor while delivering care per plans.

This full-time position requires licensure and experience in geriatric assessment. The shift is 2pm–10pm, and the team provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities to impact residents’ well-being in a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state regulations, policies and procedures.
• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current nursing license and state registration (LPN or RN).
• Three years of geriatric nursing assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident admission including screening and care needs.
• Ensure care matches resident care plans.
• Administer medications per physician orders.
• Coordinate care with outside providers and physicians.
• Document observations and report significant changes.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and procedures.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

LPN licensure

RN licensure

Job description

• Compensation: USD 33.2 - USD 39 - hourly

Company Description

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!

Job Description

Schedule: Full-Time, 2pm-10pm

The Wellness Nurse supports the health and well-being of residents through ongoing clinical monitoring and support, provides assistance to community nurses, caregivers, and medication personnel to help ensure regulatory compliance and clinical excellence. The ability to work effectively as part of a team with flexibility and adaptability to change and pace of duties while maintaining a warm and encouraging disposition is important.

• Assist in coordination of the resident admission process including screening, assessment, and care needs
• Ensure care is delivered as indicated in resident care plans
• Medication and treatment administration and ensure medications are administered per physicians’ orders
• Assistance with coordinating care and services with other outside providers including resident physicians
• Document and report care provided and resident observations including unusual or significant changes
• Maintain a working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills.

• Working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures, dictated for compliance
• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current nursing license and state registration (LPN or RN)
• Three (3) yearsof experience in assessment and geriatric nursingpreferred
• A big smile, eagerness to learn, and compassion for our residents

Additional Information

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

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