Overview

Stop what you are doing and read this because we have a job offer you can't pass up!!!

Are you caring, compassionate and inspired to help others? Do you love working with seniors? If so, you have come to the right place! At Aegis of Mercer Island Assisted Living we are looking for people who are passionate about making a difference in others' lives. What makes our offer different from everyone else is that in addition to supporting your career advancement opportunities (please ask us about your career goals!!!) we also have a robust 401K matching program, a wellness program which includes extra paid days off and free employee meals (in addition to affordable yet competitive medical, vision and dental insurance) as well as a tuition assistance program.

On top of that we love investing in our employees through our $3,000 employee signing bonus and/or $500 employee referral bonus programs if you bring others too. Please ask us about these during the interview process!

As for the position, the Wellness Nurse is an integral member of the nursing team, contributing health care expertise to promote an environment of optimal living for residents. Under the general direction of the Health Services Director (head of nursing), the Wellness Nurse assists residents to maintain the highest level of health, well-being and stability of medical conditions.

Other cool stuff you might want to know:

• Competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k/tuition assistance and more!) and an enjoyable work/life balance. Please feel free to ask us for a benefits summary during your interview process.
• Excellent orientation and communication with management.
• Ongoing training programs and a well-defined career path. Ask us about the path to your bright future!
• No hours reduced as a result of the pandemic. Your career is safe with Aegis!

Responsibilities

As a Wellness Nurse your contributions to the team may include:

• Medication Management
• Wound care
• Hands-on nursing care
• Provide nursing services to residents
• Coordinate resident care with residents, families, and physicians
• Skin documentation and review
• Communicate care plan changes to staff
• Communication with families and physicians
• Report changes of condition and work directly with the Director of Nursing to ensure that regulations and internal standards are met
• Documentation and Investigation Reporting
• Maintain accurate resident health records
• Conduct Fall Risk assessments, Skin assessments, pain assessments, Fast Scale assessments

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

• LPN/RN License that is active and in good standing
• A passion to work with our amazing seniors!
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work hard, support your team and build fun into the job
• Must possess proof of COVID-19 vaccine