Wellness Nurse (LPN)

Senior-Living-Residences; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Free meals

Tuition rewards

Referral bonus

Job summary

Anchor Bay East Providence, part of Senior Living Residences, seeks a Wellness Nurse to support the Resident Care Director in crafting a comprehensive care program for residents. You will supervise CNAs and coordinate with families and physicians to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements include RI-licensed LPN/RN and at least 1 year working with elderly or Alzheimer's populations, plus strong communication and reliability to meet residents’ daily needs.

Qualifications

• Certification: LPN or RN with a valid RI license.
• 1+ years experience with elderly and/or Alzheimer's populations.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend and transfer residents.
• Strong communication with residents, families and physicians.
• Punctual and reliable performance in daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Care Director in managing and developing a comprehensive care program.
• Train and manage CNAs and liaise with families and care providers.

Skills

RN/LPN license

Elder care

Alzheimer's care

Effective communication

Punctuality

Education

LPN/RN license (RI)

Job description

Anchor Bay East Providence

Anchor Bay East Providence,an assisted living and memory support community in East Providence, is acclaimed for its forward-thinking, pace-setting innovations in the world of senior care that includes our highly-regarded EnrichedLIFE Experiences and our award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program.

Anchor Bay East Providence's caring and compassionate Resident Care team members provide direct care to our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment.s. Our team appreciates our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 inThe Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and#35 in the nation by USA Today!Anchor Bay - East Providence is located at 1440 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence, RI 02915.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

Per Diem: every other Sunday

PAY & BENEFITS

Hourly rates starting at $33

Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:

• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Free meals during shifts at the community.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

The Wellness Nurse assists the Resident Care Director with managing, directing and developing a comprehensive care program for all residents of the community. The Wellness Nurse will also assist with the training and managing of our team of CNAs and serves as a liaison with family members, community agencies, physicians and care providers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid RI license.
• Experience: 1+ years experience working with elderly and/or Alzheimer's populations.
• Physical requirements: Standing, sitting, bending, and transferring residents (with and without assistance)
• Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and physicians
• Punctuality & reliability – Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.

Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECare's LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.

Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re-hire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.