Wellness Nurse (LPN)

Experience Senior Living LLC.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 48,904 - 50,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid holidays

Up to 20 days PTO

Job summary

A senior living community provider is looking for a Wellness Nurse to join their team at The Gallery at Fort Collins, expected to open in March 2026. Responsibilities include medication management, staff training, and ensuring resident care standards. Candidates should hold an LVN/LPN or RN license with two years' experience preferred. The position offers a salary of $35.50-$36.50 per hour along with a full benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Two years' experience in a senior living environment preferred.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of decision making as 'Charge Nurse' when required.
• Manage medication orders and documentation as per state regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of resident areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service delivery

Independent decision making

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse license

Job description

TheExperience Senior Living Team is beyond thrilled to announce the opening of our newest communityThe Gallery at Fort Collins, planned for opening in March 2026! As we finalize construction, we are beginning to identify the team that will help to successfully open the doors and welcome residents through grand opening and beyond.

We are looking for aWellness Nurse to join our amazing team! This position is expected to start in February 2026. Interviews are happening now!

Responsibilities

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
• Serve as the “Charge Nurse” in the absence of the Executive Director and Director of Health & Wellness
• Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure
• Assures resident rooms and common areas are always clean and safe
• Assure that all care partners and medication assistants are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional, and sensitive manner
• Assist the residents with their self-medication or administration of medications
• Responsible for limited nursing license daily recommendations and documentation (if applicable)
• Implements plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director
• Implements change in condition plans
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to residents
• Complete resident charting in the electronic health record and assists in completion of assessments as scheduled or with change in condition
• Completes accident and incident reports as required
• Maintains positive relationships with residents, family members and responsible parties
• Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire, and other emergencies
• Ensures adequate and appropriately trained care partners and medication assistants are available for each shift as scheduled, within company and state guidelines

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse license(LVN/LPN preferred)
• Two (2) years’ experience in a senior living environment preferred
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification
• Must successfully complete all company specified training programs
• Effective communication skills commensurate with professional standards.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with wellness team members, leadership team, residents, family members, vendor partners, referral sources and outside contacts
• Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code. Ensure team members in the department adhere to dress code standards and safety.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs.
• Able to make independent decisions
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex information; talks with residents, family members and customers; listens well.
• Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.
• Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and objectives.
• Able to be tactful; maintains confidences, and fosters an ethical work environment; prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers; gives proper credit to others, handles all situations honestly.
• Able to keep an open mind and change opinions based on new information: performs a variety tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions effectively from task to task; adapts to varying customer needs.
• Ability to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.

Compensation

$35.50- $36.50/hour

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled. We anticipate reviewing applications through February 1, 2026.