Job Fair - Wellness Nurse, LVN

About the role

The Wellness Nurse is a licensed nurse responsible for coordinating resident care and medication management under the medical direction and supervision of the residents' attending physicians in order to ensure the resident remains as independent as possible for as long as possible. The Wellness Nurse works on the scheduled days off of the Health Services Director to provide the community with consistent coverage from a licensed medical professional seven (7) days a week.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of all residents in the community.
• Cook up coordination of incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care for residents.
• Perform nursing duties as directed and in accordance with the appropriate scope of the Nurse Practice Act, including administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Provide support to Medication Technicians to ensure competent delivery of medications to residents.
• Aid in resident assessment tasks as directed by the Health Services Director.
• Conduct staff interviews and observe residents on a continual basis to ensure community staff is informed of changes in residents’ physical and emotional health. Communicate all relevant resident information to physicians and other healthcare professionals. Alert Executive Director and responsible party to concerns as needed.
• Complete thorough documentation in the resident chart on an ongoing basis according to company policy and state regulations.
• Review and monitor staff use of the Shift Report daily and participate in the change of shift meeting to communicate pertinent information regarding resident care needs as needed.
• Cook up coordination of prescription orders with doctors’ offices and pharmacy delivery of medication. Oversee the central storage and delivery of medications.
• Communicate with residents and responsible parties regarding the community’s preferred pharmacy and incontinence supply programs.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing
• Prefers one (1) year of experience working in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
• Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Able to operate standard office equipment, including fax machine, copier, telephone, etc.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
• Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
• Able to obtain and maintain valid first aid and CPR certification

Qualifications

• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.
• OFor the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in MS Office programs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance

Pay

Pay Range: $30 - $31 Depends on Experience

Schedule

Anytime between 9am - 1pm