Wellness Nurse (LPN)

Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Position: Full-Time
Reports To: Wellness Director

Position Summary

Monastery Heights is seeking a compassionate, organized, and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our assisted living and memory care team.

The Wellness Nurse works with management, residents, families, and care staff to coordinate resident services, maintain accurate assessments and Individual Service Plans, oversee Self-Administered Medication Management (SAMM) procedures, and support compliance with Massachusetts assisted living regulations. The Wellness Nurse also provides staff guidance and education, monitors care practices, and promotes positive relationships with residents and families.

Our community follows a social model of care focused on resident independence, dignity, and quality of life. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete resident evaluations and required 30-day, six-month, change-of-condition, and transition assessments.

• Develop, update, and maintain accurate Service Plans and related documentation within required deadlines.

• Oversee and monitor care staff compliance with SAMM procedures, including training, competency evaluations, documentation, and audits.

• Provide guidance and education to Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) regarding resident care, service plans, medication procedures, and safety.

• Monitor staff compliance with established procedures and report performance or safety concerns to management.

• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and representatives; respond to concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up.

• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and other service providers as needed.

• Assist with incident reporting, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and corrective action plans.

• Recognize changes in resident needs and promptly report concerns that may exceed the community’s scope of services.

• Maintain confidentiality and complete all required documentation accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts LPN license in good standing.

• Assisted living, long-term care, or memory care experience preferred.

• Knowledge of resident assessments, service plans, and SAMM procedures preferred.

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and care staff.

• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.

Join Our Team!

The ideal candidate is resident-focused, dependable, and committed to staff accountability, SAMM oversight, regulatory compliance, and positive family relations.

At Monastery Heights, our goal is to make life fun, make the community a home, and deliver purpose to everyone.

Apply today to make a difference in the lives of our residents!

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