Wellness Nurse-MC-PRN

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Wellness Nurse

Supervisor : Health Services Director

FLSA Status : Hourly, non-exempt

Date Approved : September 2025

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's 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. In assisted living and memory care, the Wellness Nurse ensures care practices that promote safety, dignity, and engagement for residents with cognitive impairment, while serving as a clinical resource and role model for caregiving staff.

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
• Knowledge of dementia care practices or willingness to complete memory care training
• Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state-regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and
• TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Walk

Pushing, pulling and / or reaching

Grasping and fine manipulation

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.