Wellness Nurse

Evening Shifts Available! Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Wellness Nurse! The Wellness Nurse supports resident care within the branch, ensuring that residents’ daily medication needs are met in a compassionate way that maintains their dignity, allowing them to live their life to the fullest! This position offers a full suite of benefits options that vary based on employment status. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to: Full-time Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products) Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment Prescription savings plans All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match Pay available daily Eligible for PTO Part-time Part-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber Monitoring Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment Prescription savings plans All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match Pay available daily Eligible for PTO PRN All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match Pay available daily Eligible for PTO Responsibilities Accurately follow the resident MAR to ensure medications are given out according to physician orders Understand and follow the “Six rights of medication administration” and all Bickford policies and procedures regarding medication management Understand and appropriately utilize the eMAR system for medication administration Communicate appropriately with clinical leadership for clarification and direction regarding resident medication administration and care Provide direct resident care and supervise non-licensed team members’ resident care work and other areas of the branch as appropriate Be a leader in demonstrating the Bickford Mission ‘Whatever it Takes’ to all other team members on shift Qualifications Have an active license as an LPN or Registered Nurse in good standing Willing to take additional training or education as required by specific states CPR and First Aid certifications are required Ability to handle multiple priorities Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication Competent in organizational and time management skills Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Ability to utilize or learn Bickford’s eMAR system to administer medications; learn new applications About Bickford Senior Living Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich our residents’ happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family, Mary Bickford, the matriarch of the family, was the first resident of a Bickford Branch and our namesake. That location became the start of a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. We pride ourselves in the family environment that is the foundation on which Bickford has served thousands of residents and employees throughout the years. By joining Bickford, you will make a difference every day and be part of a uniquely supportive community. We are passionate about our mission—championing the quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest. We believe potential has no limits and are committed to helping our team members achieve career goals through best-in-class leadership development programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr