Wellness Nurse (LVN)

Village on the Park Onion Creek; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Village on the Park Onion Creek in Austin, TX is seeking a compassionate Wellness Nurse to support independent living and assisted living residents. You will administer medications, supervise care teams, and deliver person-centered services with dignity and safety.

We value teamwork and thorough clinical documentation, with weekend and holiday availability required. Texas LVN/LPN license and BLS/CPR are needed to ensure compliant, high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in the state of employment
• BLS/CPR certification
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience in Assisted Living or Long-Term Care
• Proficient in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and basic computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance standards
• Ability to respond with patience and understanding to dementia-related behaviors
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely and accurately per physician orders and regulatory standards
• Oversee medication aides and conduct monthly medication reconciliation and audits
• Coordinate daily staff assignments to ensure consistent resident care
• Communicate effectively with physicians, families, and care teams regarding resident needs
• Provide direct care including ADLs: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and incontinence support
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies with sound clinical judgment
• Complete clinical documentation including assessments, evaluations, and service plans
• Document incidents and communicate promptly with leadership
• Monitor care team documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Support orientation and ongoing training of care staff
• Assist with scheduling in collaboration with leadership
• Attend required in-services and continuing education
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene-
• Promote respectful and effective communication across teams and families
• Perform other duties assigned to support resident care and operational excellence

Skills

LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR

EHR proficiency

Communication

Critical thinking

HIPAA knowledge

Dementia care

Physical ability

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse with a passion for senior care? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your clinical expertise makes a meaningful impact? Join our team as a Wellness Nurse and help us deliver exceptional care to our residents. In this role, you’ll administer medications, oversee resident care, and support a team dedicated to dignity, safety, and person-centered service. If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you—

Location: Village on the Park Onion Creek, an Independent Living and Assisted Living senior community

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer medications safely and accurately per physician orders and regulatory standards
• Oversee medication aides and conduct monthly medication reconciliation and audits
• Coordinate daily staff assignments to ensure consistent resident care
• Communicate effectively with physicians, families, and care teams regarding resident needs
• Provide direct care including ADLs: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and incontinence support
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies with sound clinical judgment
• Complete clinical documentation including assessments, evaluations, and service plans
• Document incidents and communicate promptly with leadership
• Monitor care team documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Support orientation and ongoing training of care staff
• Assist with scheduling in collaboration with leadership
• Attend required in-services and continuing education
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene-
• Promote respectful and effective communication across teams and families\
• Perform other duties assigned to support resident care and operational excellence

Qualifications:

• Current and valid LVN/LPN license in the state of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience in Assisted Living or Long-Term Care
• Proficient in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and basic computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance standards
• Ability to respond with patience and understanding to dementia-related behaviors
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

EOE/M/F/D/V