Erickson Senior Living·Novi, Michigan
The Wellness Nurse monitors the health and well-being of residents, ensuring medical needs are met and medications are administered correctly. They also coordinate ancillary support services and collaborate with management to analyze clinical outcomes.
Commensurate with experience starting at $30 hourly.
30pm) - 2 weekday shifts with an every other weekend rotation.
Join our team as the Wellness Nurse is responsible for the monitoring of the health and wellness of our residents. The responsibilities include, but are not limited, to ensuring the overall well-being of the residents; assisting in training and monitoring of medication care managers/care associates/personal care workers (in states where allowed by regulation); maintaining professional and timely communication with all resident support services and families.
A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
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How you will make an impact
Developing relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach supporting the resident’s physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs and focusing on placing the resident first.
Completing observations and evaluations of residents for a possible change in clinical condition.
Updating / modifying resident’s service plans as needed
Identify the ongoing needs of residents in order to maintain the highest achievable level of well-being, ensuring all medical needs are being met.
Monitoring each resident’s medication/treatment profile to ensure that each medication/treatment is administered as ordered, available, and documented correctly.
Reconciling medication deliveries for accuracy and timeliness
Observing/evaluating, monitoring, and following up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident
Collaborating with Assisted Living Manager, Memory Care Manager & Wellness Manager in analyzing care/clinical outcomes in assisted living and/or memory care neighborhoods
Assisting in the coordination of ancillary support services such as Home Health, Hospice, Outpatient Rehab, Mental Health, provider visits, etc.
What you will need
Minimum of 1 year of experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care is preferred.
Exhibits a passion to care for seniors and is a strong resident advocate.
Current and valid state license required as LPN.
Current certification of basic CPR/Life Support.
Experience with electronic medical records.
Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.
Fox Run is a beautiful 108-acre continuing care retirement community in Novi, Michigan. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Fox Run helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Candidates must hold a valid state LPN license and current CPR/Life Support certification. A minimum of one year of experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care is preferred.
Market context
In Michigan, support-services roles in healthcare often stay active because clinics and practices need dependable staff who can handle patient-facing and back-office tasks. These positions are competitive because employers commonly require a high school diploma, completion of a competency-based medical assistant training program, and timely BLS plus a recognized Medical Assistant certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and confirm your certification timeline before applying.