Wellness Nurse

$46.00-$55.00 + DOE

Monday - Friday (Flexible Schedule)

We are a certified 'Great Place to Work', a Golden Winner of  'Best in the PNW' for Senior Living in 2023 and 2025, and Silver Winner in 2024! Come see why your job search stops here!  

This is a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse position which directs services in the Wellness Program & Clinic which exists to help residents maintain an excellent quality of life through health promotion.  This person shares the responsibility of developing and sustaining a health focused culture within the community along with the Health Services Administrator and other professionals working within the community.  This person contributes to an environment which encourages positive lifestyle changes that can result in increased functional independence 

This person has a key role in identifying residents in need of additional support services or programs and assisting them in transitioning through the Life Plan community’s continuum of care as needed.  Follow the Wellness Center Disclosure closely. 

A key component of this role is the management and expansion of the Home Care Program which provides paraprofessional services to residents.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Provide scheduled Wellness Center office hours to support residents with health education, medication questions, and community resources

  
  


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  Deliver intermittent skilled nursing services and assess when referrals to outside providers are needed

  
  


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  Respond to emergent resident needs in Independent Living and assist residents and families in navigating the healthcare system

  
  


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  Support resident transitions across levels of care and collaborate on discharge planning

  
  


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  Develop and lead wellness programs, health education classes, screenings, and motivational initiatives

  
  


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  Manage and expand the Home Care Program, including staff supervision, care planning, scheduling, billing coordination, and budget oversight

  
  


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  Coordinate on-site services with community healthcare providers (e.g., podiatry, home health, hearing services)

  
  


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  Maintain accurate documentation and resident records

  
  


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  Welcome new residents and promote engagement in the Wellness Program

  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skill

• Current Washington State Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing.


• Prefer at least 3 – 5 years experience.


• Experience working in Life Plan Community preferred. 


• Fundamental knowledge of geriatric wellness, health education, and health promotion.


• Skill in developing, coordinating, and leading a multidimensional health promotion program. 


• Knowledge of skilled services skilled nursing services, including B12 shots, allergy shots, staple removal, and basic wound care..


• Knowledgeable of modes of transmission of infectious diseases, including blood-borne pathogens, and consistent in the practice of universal precautions.


• Proficient in documentation and handling health records.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)


• Excellent interpersonal relations attributes including patience; genuine caring attitude toward the elderly, disabled persons, and children; flexibility; leadership; poise when speaking to a group; enthusiasm; positive outlook; an ability to focus on the strengths of other people; healthy sense of humor.

Your Benefits:

• 403(b) plan with up to 4% match


• Health Insurance


• Dental insurance


• Flex Spending Account (FSA)


• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Subsidized ORCA Card - Annual pass


• Paid time off


• On-site Daycare (subsidized)


• Affordable On-site Dining

We want to hear from you so complete your online application today!

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You may also stop by in person to fill out an application at:

Bayview Retirement Community
11 West Aloha St.
Seattle, WA. 98119

Once you have applied, your application will remain on file for 30 days. We will contact you directly if we need any additional information. If you have not heard from us by that time, we encourage you to re-apply for any open positions. We have up-to-date job openings on our website at www.bayviewseattle.org

Bayview is a certified Great Place to Work and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.