PRN Wellness Nurse

Responsibilities

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Affords leadership support and assistance with resident care and services
• Assists the Wellness Director with Completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident monthly
• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Affords assistance with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completing monthly wellness health updates
• Affords direct resident care as needed

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Understands and able to implement Personalized Service Plans
• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Understands nursing function in assisted living, quality of care and quality of life objectives
• Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance tools
• Is proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlines
• Has exceptional grammar and documentation skills
• Understands basic concepts of risk management

Physical Requirements

• In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk: Hours at one time: 0 - 2, Total hours/ day: 4 – 6
• In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit: Hours at one time: 0 - 2, Total hours/ day: 2 – 4
• In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive: 30-60 minutes, 1 - 2 times a week
• Associate will support / assist: Frequency: 50 lbs, Occasionally: 150 lbs
• Associate will lift / carry: Frequency: 40 lbs, Occasionally: 70 lbs
• Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet
• Distance of carry: 30 yards
• Associate will use hands for repetitive: Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation
• Associate should be able to: Bend: Frequently, Squat: Frequently, Kneel: Frequently, Climb: Frequently, Reach: Occasionally, 3 feet