Wellness Nurse (Part Time)

Wellness Nurse RN or LPN | Part – Time

Cohen Florence Levine Estates, located on Admirals Hill in Chelsea, MA, is a vibrant assisted living that is part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. Our facility offers the perfect balance of independence and support for our active seniors where they can experience worry-free living at its best, and receive personal attention that goes one step beyond!

Position Summary: We are looking for caring and compassionate Wellness Nurse. The Wellness Nurse works as part of a team and are responsible for providing high quality care to our residents while also being a constant companion to them. In addition, the Wellness Nurse position is responsible for resident safety and delivering all services and tasks under the resident care plan.

Essential functions of position

• Ensures excellence in resident care and programming.
• Provides outreach and support to families’.
• Hires and retains dedicated care managers.
• Facilitates ongoing training and educational opportunities for staff and families.
• Constantly learning about the most current information on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
• Compliance with the annual in-service training requirements as outlined in the Assisted Living Regulations from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA).
• Understanding of HIPAA and Corporate Compliance, Risk Management and Patient Safety.
• Performs all job requirements in a manner that exemplifies the Mission Statement of Jewish Geriatric Services.
• Adheres to Nurse Practice Act.
• Reports directly to Resident Care Director
  Other special projects as identified and assigned by Executive Director

Minimum qualifications

• Familiarity and compliance with Nurse Practice Act.
• Graduate of a NLN approved school for professional nursing.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Nurse in Massachusetts.
• CPR certified.
• One (1) year experience as professional nurse within last 3 years or completion of a refresher course in past year.
• One (1) year of experience in long-term care, home care, or assisted living.
• Demonstrated skill in physical assessment.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to post-acute care.
• Ability to function well in emergencies.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the Nursing Department and that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer systems, applications, and other office equipment.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

• Excellent benefits
• Competitive pay
• Rewarding job within an outstanding and recognized organization
• Great work environment

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.