What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Nurse - Assisted Living - Per Diem position at Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp.?
Wellness Nurse - RN/LPN - Assisted Living Facility
Per Diem hours available on DAYS and NIGHTS
Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp. welcomes you to join our community at Mary Ann Morse at Heritage in Framingham, MA. Mary Ann Morse at Heritage has been a trusted, high quality senior living community in the MetroWest area for over 25 years. We are seeking a Wellness Nurse to help us meet the care needs of our assisted living and independent residents.
Working at non-profit Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corporation is a meaningful and rewarding experience. Together, we help seniors and their families to embrace healthy aging. Our continuum of exceptional quality senior living, healthcare, and home care services has been trusted by Metro West families for more than 25 years. We are an equal opportunity employer.
For employees working 24 hours per week or more, we offer:
- Affordable health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 8 holidays
- Personal days
- 401k plan with company match
- Student loan repayment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
Position Summary: The Wellness Nurse practices according to the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Resident Care Department under the direction of the Resident Care Director. The Nurse Supervisor supervises and assigns/directs staff according to their job descriptions. The Wellness Nurse assists the Resident Care Director with nursing responsibilities and tasks as well as overseeing the SAMM Program (Self-Administered Medication Management).
Position Requirements
- Must have a current nurse’s license and must demonstrate competency in the following areas:
- Supervising staff with leadership experience.
- Observing for any change in residents’ needs
- Overseeing personal care needs
- Establishing and implementing plans to meet needs
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Attends continuing education courses as required
Specific Requirements
- Must have active, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of Massachusetts.
- Prefer experience in working with the elderly.
- Must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and professionalism in dealing with others.