Wellness Nurse MC (full-time)
Company: Central Parke Memory Care
Location: Mason
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title :
Wellness Nurse Supervisor: Health Services Director FLSA Status:
Hourly, non-exempt Date Approved: September 2021 OVERALL JOB
PURPOSE The 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 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. MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS A current,
valid LPN or RN license is required Education/and or experience in
long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred
Supervisory experience preferred Ability 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 manner No disqualifying criminal or care
offenses as defined by regulatory guidelines Ability to read,
analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations Ability
to work under time constraints and meet deadlines Maintain a
positive and respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in
a team setting and be a team player Ability to write
nursing/patient progress notes, and nursing procedures Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from
department heads and customers (patients, family members,
physicians, etc.) in a polite and professional manner
Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state regulated criminal record
clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Values and upholds the
Sunshine Retirement Living Principles and Values including
compassion, responsiveness, teamwork, courtesy, and personalized
care Dedicated to delivering a high level of customer service
Provides resident care in accordance with accepted standards of
practice and within the scope of the LPN or RN license Routinely
observes and reports on resident’s conditions/changes and then
documents in accordance with community policies and as required by
regulations Administers medication/treatment as prescribed within
the LPN or RN scope of practice Receives, transcribes, and executes
physician orders Implements and evaluates resident’s plan of care
Identifies and secures equipment and supplies. Notifies supervisor
when supplies are needed Ensures appropriate and timely response to
resident and/or family concerns Responsible for the safety of
residents under your supervision Informs 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 conditions Directs Caregivers to assure care provided per
standards of practice and per community policies and regulations
Rounds with Caregiver prior to end of shift to assure unit is in
proper order Performs other duties as assigned OTHER JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to the Resident Rights and promotes safety,
dignity, and respect among all residents Ensure safety of residents
through appropriate behavioral interventions Promotes employee
relations, facilitates communication and problem solving Ensures
that community staff follow facility policies and procedures
Coaches, mentors, and counsels resident care staff as needed and
keeps Health Services Director informed of any concerns Ensures
appropriate and timely response to customer service concerns
Demonstrates knowledge of resident care and its impact on residents
and families Assists resident care staff in performing duties as
needed Assists with immediate incident reporting and analysis of
incidents and corrective action, when appropriate Maintains
confidentiality of community and resident information Attend
community meetings and in-service trainings as required Know the
emergency plan, fire evacuation routes, extinguishers, and other
facility safety features Cart and chart audits as scheduled
Clinical Evaluation Skills Create monthly resident lists for Home
Health, Hospice, and Oxygen Ability to work with 911 and attend to
emergency calls Ability to work/run a medication cart Report to
work on time as scheduled and consistently demonstrate
dependability and punctuality. Consistent and regular attendance is
required Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner Complete
all other duties assigned by the Health Services Director and/or
Executive Director Maintains certifications as necessary such as
First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable) This
position has supervisory responsibilities of the care staff Perform
all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no
additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors,
Community Management, or others Meet the assigned work requirements
of the job. Regular attendance is required Serve as a role model
for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and
positive attitude Represent the Community in a professional,
courteous, and friendly manner Adhere to dress/appearance code.
Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather
conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Demands and Work Environment The
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 less 20% to 40% 40% to 60% 60% to 80% 80% to 100%
Stand X Walk X Sit X Pushing, pulling and/or reaching X Grasping
and fine manipulation X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl X Talk or hear X Taste or smell X Lifts Weight or Exerts
Force 20% or less 20% to 40% 40% to 60% 60% to 80% 80% to 100% Up
to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds
X More than 100 pounds X The Community reserves the right to revise
the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.
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