Wellness Nurse PT/PRN
Company: Viva Senior Living
Location: Winchester
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION TITLE:
Licensed Practical Nurse DEPARTMENT: Nursing REPORTS TO: Director
of Nursing POSITION SUMMARY: Part time, PRN The essential functions
of the job for the Licensed Practical Nurse requires , and may be
amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior
Living to include, but are not limited to the following: Must
possess a valid LPN license, in good standing in accordance with
laws of this state, from an approved TN school of nursing. Comply
with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal,
state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as
applicable. Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a
GED Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work
environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and
dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back
during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation,
temporary staffing shortages, etc.). Must adhere to Viva Senior
Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of
employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook. Must be able to
read, write, speak, and understand English. Must maintain the
highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the
residents and residents' family members and loves ones. Must adhere
to all facility policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES Coordinate the day-to-day care of
residents in accordance with the service plan. This includes
ensuring sufficient staffing, coordinating staff schedules, and
supervising RMAs and direct care staff. Is knowledgeable of the
individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the
residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care
planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care
planning staff with specific information and observations of the
residents’ needs and preferences. Complete any state required
assessment and service plan training. Coordinate services with
hospice and home health to ensure they are providing services as
ordered by the primary care providers and outlined in the service
plan. This includes reviewing outside provider communication and
participating in wound monitoring/management per Viva Senior Living
policies. Coordinate services with durable medical equipment
companies to ensure residents receive medical equipment needed as
directed/ordered by their medical provider. Coordinate medication
management with pharmacies, including managing medication orders,
ensuring availability of medications, medication destruction,
medication cart management, and routine auditing of medication
services. Administer and document medication and treatments per the
physician’s order and accurately record all care provided to the
residents. Contributes to continuity of care and effective
communication by reporting care provided and changes in the
resident's condition to the responsible party, primary care
provider/physician, and Resident Care Director. Reviews End of
Shift Reports and Med Tech to Med Tech logs and responds
accordingly. Respond to resident emergencies to ensure appropriate
response and follow through. Document incident reports as needed in
accordance with Viva Senior Living policies. Conducting community
audits and training as needed to ensure compliance with state
regulations and company policies. May participate in routine
activities of resident’s care activities, including daily living
and basic nursing procedures. Responds to inquiries relating to
requests from residents, visitors, and other personnel promptly and
courteously within given time frames and established policy.
Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the
residents, visitors, families, and peers Arrive to work at the
scheduled time. Perform other related duties as required. Ensures
that residents and families receive the highest quality of service
in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the
individuals’ needs and rights. Report any occupational exposures to
blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous
chemicals in accordance with facility policy. Report work related
injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor. As a
condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills
competency. Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and
trainings. Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during
implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation
Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including
verbal, written and electronic communications. Report
non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches
in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Protect residents from
abuse and cooperate with all investigations. Report any allegations
of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or
mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource
Director and the Compliance Officer. Fulfill individual
responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law
enforcement and the state agency. Performs other duties as
requested. ANNUAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Must provide annual
verification of a negative TB skin test. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY
REQUIREMENTS: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) Must
be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able
to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must
be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these
senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of
this position can be fully met. Must meet the general health
requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which
include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate
to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset,
and, at times, agitated residents Must be able to push, pull, move,
and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet
and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum
distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation
of residents during emergency situations. Requirements: ANNUAL
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Must provide annual verification of a negative
TB skin test. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: (With or Without
the Aid of Mechanical Devices) Must be able to move intermittently
throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental and
emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or
use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function
adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be
fully met. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by
the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical
examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill,
disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated
residents Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum
of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push,
pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during
emergency situations.
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