Wellness Nurse/LVN - Poets Walk

About the role

Juniper Communities is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented individual to assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of the health and wellness component of the community. This role ensures the maximum levels of resident functional ability, safety, and well-being, while taking into account Juniper Communities' philosophy, hallmarks, policies, and procedures, as well as current federal, state, and local regulatory standards.

Know you belong at Juniper, where diversity and inclusion have been at the heart of our culture for 35 years. We hire the best, empower them to grow, and celebrate all. Whether you're a seasoned leader or looking to grow into your first leadership position, Juniper is a wonderful place to connect your passion with purpose.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Juniper Communities' philosophy and hallmarks, as well as all written policies and procedures governing the operation of the Resident Services Department.
• Assist in the coordination of effective communication among Resident Associates, residents, and families.
• Maintain liaison with residents and family members.
• Assist in the provision of a continuous high quality of service within the Health and Wellness Department through ongoing supervision, oversight, and delegation.
• Assist in establishing rapport among Health and Wellness team members to facilitate teamwork.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent Resident Associates.
• Assist in the continuous, ongoing supervision of all Health and Wellness team members, including training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, and evaluating.
• Assist in ensuring that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures.
• Make written and oral reports to the Wellness Director concerning the operation of the Health and Wellness Department.
• Work in concert with other members of the Resident Services Leadership Team.
• Assist in the coordination of health care services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist the Wellness Director in various nursing activities.
• Continually assess residents to verify their appropriateness to live within the Community.
• Assist in the coordination of regularly scheduled wellness meetings.
• Complete all administrative paperwork as required.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Submit recommendations to the Wellness Director for budget completion, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist in the development of work schedules and assignments to ensure staff accountability and task completion.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and staff information.

Requirements

• LVN license (Required)
• Knowledge of all applicable governmental regulations
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult
• Memory Care experience

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a compassionate heart, a positive attitude, be reliable, detail-oriented, a good leader, and a good teammate, with the ability to use critical thinking skills.

Pay

Starting pay is $27 per hour.

Schedule

The shift is 6 am-2 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.