Wellness Nurse

Company: Wesley Enhanced Living
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Overview Come see why Wesley Enhanced Living is Ranked #4 in the Nation as a Best Workplace in our industry! Hiring Immediately! The Wellness Nurse is responsible for oversight, monitoring and assessment of independent residents to help them maintain their current level of care or assist them with the transition to a more appropriate living setting. The wellness nurse also provides a level of care which includes general first aid, post hospitalization follow-up, counseling on resources for physical and emotional health, and general wellness assessment. The Wellness Nurse will also perform other duties as required. Essential Responsibilities: Monitor and continually assess Independent Living residents to obtain information to develop appropriate interventions. Assess residents upon admission or readmission to update medical records as required. Update medical records as required by appropriately documenting changes in resident condition, incidents and follow up investigations, re-admissions, and any other relevant updates as required by our policies and procedures. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans as needed. Effectively communicate with residents, families and staff regarding resident changes related to medical or behavioral concerns and changes in level of care. Assess residents annually to ensure they are at the appropriate level of care. Make rounds to seeing residents, making observations and taking appropriate interventions as needed. Upon request of security, respond to resident emergencies, assess resident's current condition and determine appropriate interventions based on policies and procedures. Timely completion and submission of reportable incidents. Ensure that residents are aware of the services available to them and encourage them to participate in life enrichment activities. Follow standardized infection control practices to prevent the spread of infection. Qualifications Qualifications include: Minimum 2 years nursing in a senior living environment preferred. Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Licensure/Certification: Current nursing license, current CPR certification. At WEL, you will be paid a competitive compensation and enjoy a generous benefits package! Some of our benefits include: Health Insurance (including prescription and vision) Dental Insurance 401(k) plans Wellness program Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Life insurance Other generous benefits WEL is ranked #4 in the nation on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, and has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the past six years in a row. We got here because of our amazingly talented employees and their commitment to our mission of making a compelling difference in the lives of our residents! We welcome your application and invite you to visit: www.wel.org to learn more about our 130+ year young organization, our enhanced living philosophy, and our award winning team of employees. For the safety and protection of our residents, employees, and visitors our organization requires that all staff members receive the COVID-19 vaccine. New nurses are welcomed to apply! #WEL123 An Equal Opportunity Employer - A Mandatory COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Employer Employment Type: Full Time

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