Wellness Nurse (LPN) FT day shift

As a Wellness Nurse (LPN) at Monarch, your responsibilities include monitoring the health and well-being of residents, providing direct nursing care, supervising Home Health Aides, assisting with medication training, conducting thorough resident assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Your role is central to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for all residents.

To apply for the Wellness Nurse (LPN) position at Monarch, you must have graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and possess a current LPN license. Additionally, at least 2 years of experience in long-term care, assisted living, or a similar setting is preferred, along with experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s or related dementias.

The salary range for the Wellness Nurse (LPN) position at Monarch is between $31 and $35 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. This competitive pay reflects our commitment to valuing the skills and dedication of our nursing staff.

The Wellness Nurse (LPN) role at Monarch requires you to work full-time during the day shift, specifically from 7 am to 3 pm. This predictable schedule allows for a balanced work-life dynamic, making it an ideal position for those seeking routine in their professional lives.

Monarch offers a robust benefits package for its Wellness Nurse (LPN), including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, flexible scheduling, on-the-job training, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. These benefits reflect our dedication to supporting the well-being of our team.

In answering this question, emphasize your understanding of how holistic wellness incorporates physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of care. Discuss methods you've used to assess the overall well-being of residents and how you collaborate with other team members to promote comprehensive wellness plans.

Respond by outlining your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing communication and collaboration. Provide an example from previous experiences where you navigated a disagreement, ensuring that resident care remained the top priority while fostering a supportive team atmosphere.

Share specific techniques and approaches you’ve used to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents experiencing memory loss. Highlight any training or experiences that enhanced your skills in this area and how you apply that knowledge in daily practice.

Discuss your method for assessing immediate needs, outlining how you prioritize care based on urgency and impact on residents’ well-being. It may help to include examples of a busy day where you successfully balanced your responsibilities without compromising care.

When answering this question, describe a situation where you contributed to a quality assurance process, whether through monitoring adherence to policies, conducting audits, or providing feedback to improve practices. Illustrate how this effort positively impacted resident care.

Talk about your familiarity with medication protocols, emphasizing your adherence to safety standards and regulations. Provide examples of how you've assisted in training staff or improved methods of medication management in past roles.

Describe your approach to staying informed about current regulations and standards. You might mention attending workshops, participating in training sessions, or collaborating with leadership to implement best practices throughout your team.

Express the importance of empathy and compassion in nursing, especially in wellness settings. Support your point with examples demonstrating how these qualities have enhanced your interactions with residents and contributed to their care experiences.

Share techniques you use to manage stress, such as mindfulness practices, communication with colleagues, or setting personal boundaries. Emphasize the importance of self-care to ensure you provide the best care for residents.

Convey your alignment with Monarch's values and mission. Discuss how the community aspect and commitment to holistic wellness resonate with you and how you see yourself making a significant contribution to the team and the residents’ lives.