Wellness Nurse
About the role
Compass on the Bay, a memory support community in Boston, MA, 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. Compass on the Bay'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. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Compass on the Bay is located at 1380 Columbia Road, Boston, MA.
Responsibilities
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 MA 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
Schedule
- Full Time: weekdays: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, weekends: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Pay
- Rates start at $38 per hour; weekend differential of $2 for all shifts
Benefits
- Paid time off, holiday pay, health through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Complimentary life insurance
- Pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match
- 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
- Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
- Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking
- 50% off monthly MBTA passes (we are conveniently located near the JFK and Andrew MBTA stations, and along MBTA bus lines 7, 9, 10, 11)