Wellness Nurse – LPN

Cogir of West End, Alexandria; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Alexandria recruits an experienced Wellness Nurse (LPN) to support resident health and wellness. You will assess residents, manage medications, and collaborate with the Health and Wellness Director to deliver high-quality care.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to supervise the care team and ensure safe, respectful resident support. You will coordinate admissions, maintain records, and participate in on-site partnerships with home health agencies while

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN license required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred, relevant management coursework is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years geriatric nursing experience with med administration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct resident assessments and reassessments per policy.
• Coordinate with Health and Wellness Director to ensure care quality.
• Assist in hands-on care, med administration, and nursing tasks as needed.
• Schedule, assign shifts, and ensure coverage and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and train care team, promoting teamwork and adherence to standards.
• Transcribe physicians' orders and review new orders.
• Maintain accurate resident records and care plans.
• Coordinate on-site with home health agencies and follow policies.
• Address resident needs, requests, and complaints.
• Coordinate admissions with sales and supervise move-ins.
• Understand state care regulations and facility policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Organizational skills

Empathy

Patient care

Education

LPN/LVN license

Associate degree or higher in nursing

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• Early access to paycheck (pay on demand).
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.401K with company match.
• Free meals at work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Wellness Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our residents. In collaboration with the Health and Wellness Director, this role provides high-quality care through health assessments, medication management, and coordination with residents, families, and the care team. Responsibilities include monitoring resident health, addressing changes in condition, staff training and supervision, and promoting a safe and supportive environment that aligns with our mission to provide exceptional care.

KEY 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.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certifications:

• A valid, incumbent nursing license (LPN/LVN) is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• An associate degree or higher in nursing is preferred, or a combination of education and experience. Additional coursework in management is an asset.
• Current First Aid and CPR license or ability to obtain.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least four (4) years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems, and pharmacies.
• At least one (1) year of relevant supervisory experience, including staff scheduling and management, is preferred.
• Experience with memory care is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and high integrity.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork mindset.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Positive attitude, empathy, patience, and commitment to treating our residents with dignity and respect.
• Ability and willingness to participate in on-call rotation.
• Must meet all mandatory health requirements according to state regulations