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Wellness Nurse

Hebrew SeniorLife Revere Full-time

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hebrew SeniorLife is looking for two full time Wellness Nurses, Monday-Friday (no weekends, not on-call), in our Medford, Revere, and Brookline affordable housing communities to provide health assessment and education to seniors.

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sign-On Bonus $3,000

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">When you work at Hebrew SeniorLife, you’re part of a team that’s leading the way in senior care. A Harvard Medical School affiliate, we are committed to innovation and growth at every level.

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We have a firm belief that diversity and mutual respect make us a stronger organization. That’s why we live by a set of cultural beliefs focused on succeeding together, speaking up for what matters, and growing professionally.

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hebrew SeniorLife offers competitive and comprehensive job benefits:

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Excellent medical and dental benefits, available on your first day

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Generous paid time off

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">On-site health and wellness programming

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">An employee recognition program



<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Wellness Nurse is a key member of the housing team working to support residents in living independently and safely in alignment with their personal goals for what matters most to them. The position is based in affordable housing communities implementing HSL’s award-winning R3 program: Right Care, Right Place, Right Time. R3 is focused on prevention, wellness, health education, and providing case management and other supports to seniors to improve health outcomes and quality of life.



<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The ideal candidate will:



  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Form collaborative and trusting relationships with residents and families, and be invested in providing supports in a holistic way.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Work collaboratively with colleagues.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Commit to active outreach to residents, including engaging with them in their apartments, during programs, during meals, etc. Being ‘out and about’, visible and connected.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Actively promote respect and inclusion for all residents and staff in a multicultural community.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Have a “can-do” service mentality.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Work independently toward achieving program goals
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Conduct and/or coordinate group and individual education sessions on health and wellness, including medication management.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Utilize collected data to identify, plan, schedule and implement focused programs, such as falls prevention.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Participate in resident services team meetings, provider meetings and individual family meetings.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assist residents and family members with transition to other levels of care when needed.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assist with specific resident needs such as taking vital signs, educating and assisting with Health Care Proxy and File of Life forms, arranging clinics for vaccines and arranging other health focused clinics, supporting residents in preparing for planned surgeries/medical tests.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Document all work electronically in shared files/computer programs.



<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Qualifications



  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">RN and 1 year of experience/ LPN and 2 years of experience preferred. Experience in aging services strongly preferred in community, home health or long term care settings.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Excellent assessment, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Desire to contribute meaningfully to helping seniors live their best lives.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thrive in a team environment and able to work well in three sites (Revere, Medford, and Brookline)
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with residents, families and staff in a manner that conveys respect, caring and sensitivity.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Must be able to collect needed information and document clearly in electronic formats.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Skills and comfort using Windows, Word and Excel and ability to learn and use electronic health record.
  • <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Russian speaking candidates preferred.

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