Wellness Nurse - Part-Time

Spectrum Retirement Communities; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Perk Spot Discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities in Burr Ridge, IL is seeking a Wellness Nurse to support resident health with clinical monitoring and team collaboration.

This part-time role covers 2-10pm shifts, every other weekend, with responsibilities including admissions screening, care plan implementation, medication administration, and coordination with physicians.

The ideal candidate will have an active LPN or RN license, at least 3 years in geriatric care, and knowledge of state regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current nursing license and state registration (LPN or RN)
• Three (3) years' experience in assessment and geriatric nursing preferred
• Working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

LPN/RN license

Geriatric care

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

LPN or RN credential

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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: Part-Time. Shift: 2-10pm, every other weekend.

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.

In this position, your main responsibilities will include:

• 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) years' experience in assessment and geriatric nursing preferred
• 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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