SNF Wellness Nurse LVN - PRN
Company: Watercrest Senior Living
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Watercrest
Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors
and their families every day. They are recognized for their
achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with
their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living, memory
care, and skilled nursing services and the well-being of our
residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures
relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By
continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior
Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver
personalized services. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Wellness Nurse LVN
provides direct and indirect care to residents/patients in a
sensitive, professional, and effective manner. The Wellness Nurse
LVN performs his/her duties under the supervision of the SNF
Resident Wellness Director while adhering to mandated nursing
standards. The Wellness Nurse LVN is responsible for maintaining
compliance with all state and federal regulations while utilizing
the standards of care policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision
making Contributes to all aspects of medication management,
including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage,
documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and
Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure Assures
resident/patient rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all
times Assure that all resident/patient care specialists are
familiar with the residents’/patients’ individual conditions and
are trained to provide the resident services in an effective,
professional and sensitive manner Continually assess
residents/patients to identify any change in condition, mood,
behavior, or level of function to ensure appropriate interventions
to maintain the residents’ highest practicable physical, mental and
psychosocial wellbeing Administration of medications Implements
plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director
Implements change in condition plans Serves as the “Charge Nurse”
for assigned shift ensuring residents/patients are well cared for
Provides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to
residents Assembles and maintains resident charting and accurately
maintains all records Completes accident and incident reports as
required Maintains relationships with residents, family members and
responsible parties Assist in the coordination of effective
communication among the team, residents/patients, and families Be
prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters,
fire and other emergencies Ensures adequate and appropriately
trained team members are available for each shift within company
and state guidelines Must be in company uniform and resident ready
at all times Performs other related essential duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Able to communicate effectively
with all levels of management, team members, residents/patients,
family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts Able
to make independent decisions Must be able to communicate in a
warm, friendly and caring manner Must be familiar with and adhere
to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Must possess a passion to work
with and around senior citizens Knowledge of customer service
principles and practices EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: LVN license
Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult
EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES: Minimum One (1) year in the senior living
environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The following physical demands
are representative of those that must be met to successfully
perform the essential functions of this position: Able to stand or
walk 75% of the day Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations Able to work
under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching,
pulling, pushing, and grasping Able to talk and hear effectively in
order to convey instructions and information to residents and team
members Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds OCCUPATIONAL
EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Work in all areas of the
community Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and
cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases
and other conditions Use personal protective equipment and supplies
when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection Personal
protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves,
masks and non-slip shoes Subject to infectious diseases, substances
and odors Follow Safety Policy & Procedures
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