Wellness Nurse-MC- 6A-6P

POSITION DESCRIPTIONJobTitle: Wellness NurseSupervisor:Health Services DirectorFLSAStatus:Hourly, non-exemptDateApproved:September 2025OVERALL JOB PURPOSEThe overall purpose of the Wellness Nurse position is to provide Person-Centered Care consistent with accepted standards and expectations of Sunshine Retirement Living and state regulations. The Wellness Nurse's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring resident health status, providing physical care, and early diagnosis and intervention of resident changes in health status. Wellness Nurses must communicate politely and effectively with family, primary physicians, and perform all administrative charting or other services as required by regulations and company policy. In assisted living and memory care, the Wellness Nurse ensures care practices that promote safety, dignity, and engagement for residents with cognitive impairment, while serving as a clinical resource and role model for caregiving staff.MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSA current, valid LPN or RN license is requiredEducation and/or experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferredSupervisory experience preferredAbility to read, write, and speak the English language and to verbally communicate with different levels of staff, families, and any outside customers in a professional and polite mannerNo disqualifying criminal or care offenses as defined by regulatory guidelinesAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to work under time constraints and meet deadlinesMaintain a positive and respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in a team setting and be a team playerAbility to write nursing/patient progress notes and nursing proceduresAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads and customers (patients, family members, physicians, etc.) in a polite and professional mannerKnowledge of dementia care practices or willingness to complete memory care trainingSatisfactorily pass Sunshine's and state-regulated criminal record clearance, health screening andTB clearance (if applicable)ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESValues and upholds the Sunshine Retirement Living Principles and Values, including compassion, responsiveness, teamwork, courtesy, and personalized careDedicated to delivering a high level of customer serviceProvides resident care in accordance with accepted standards of practice and within the scope of the LPN or RN licenseRoutinely observes and reports on residents' conditions/changes and then documents inaccordance with community policies and as required by regulationsAdministers medication/treatment as prescribed within the LPN or RN scope of practiceReceives, transcribes, and executes physician ordersImplements and evaluates resident's plan of careIdentifies and secures equipment and supplies. Notifies supervisor when supplies are neededEnsures appropriate and timely response to resident and/or family concernsResponsible for the safety of residents under your supervisionInforms appropriate staff about the condition of residents and expectations/needs for the shift assigned at the beginning of each shift and receives report from coworkers throughout and at the end of each shift regarding resident conditionsDirects Caregivers to assure care is provided per standards of practice and per community policies and regulationsRounds with Caregiver before end of shift to assure the unit is in proper orderProvides guidance and coaching to care staff in managing residents with memory loss, including behavioral interventions, redirection, and validation techniquesEnsures proper documentation of care, medications, incidents, and changes in condition using electronic health recordsPerforms other duties as assigned OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAdhere to the Resident Rights and promote safety, dignity, and respect among all residentsEnsure the safety of residents through appropriate behavioral interventionsPromotes employee relations, facilitates communication and problem solvingEnsures that community staff follow facility policies and proceduresCoaches, mentors, and counsels resident care staff as needed and keeps Health Services Director/Coordinator informed of any concernsEnsures appropriate and timely response to customer service concernsDemonstrates knowledge of resident care and its impact on residents and familiesAssists resident care staff in performing duties as neededAssists with immediate incident reporting and analysis of incidents and corrective action, when appropriateMaintains confidentiality of community and resident informationAttend community meetings and in-service training as requiredKnow the emergency plan, fire evacuation routes, extinguishers, and other facility safety featuresCart and chart audits as scheduledClinical Evaluation SkillsCreate monthly resident lists for Home Health, Hospice, and OxygenAbility to work with 911 and attend to emergency callsAbility to work/run a medication cartReport to work on time as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Consistent and regular attendance is requiredAccept assigned duties in a cooperative mannerComplete all other duties assigned by the Health Services Director and/or Executive DirectorMaintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)This position has supervisory responsibilities of the care staffPerform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non- perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or othersMeet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is requiredServe as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitudeRepresent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly mannerAdhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisorParticipate in family communication and care plan meetings as directed by Health Services Director or Health Services CoordinatorAdhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standardsEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where residents, employees, and families feel respected and valued, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.Salary-History Statement:Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) is committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We do not request or consider an applicant's past or current salary when making compensation decisions, in compliance with applicable salary history and pay equity laws.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.20% or less20% to 40%40% to 60%60% to 80%80% to 100%StandXWalkXSitXPushing, pulling and/or reachingXGrasping and fine manipulationXClimb or balanceXStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlXTalk or hearXTaste or smellXLifts Weight or Exerts Force20% or less20% to 40%40% to 60%60% to 80%80% to 100%Up to 10 poundsXUp to 25 poundsXUp to 50 poundsXUp to 100 poundsXMore than 100 poundsX