Wellness Coordinator - Full-Time Day Shift

Job Summary

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00 per hour based on skills and experience. This position is non-exempt and overtime eligible.

Areas Of Responsibilities

• Ensure that the attainment of Victory Housing’s Mission Statement takes precedence over all decisions and actions.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Case Manager.
• Maintain overall quality of the resident care program in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations and the highest standards of nursing practice.
• Partners with the Assistant Director on all aspects of resident service delivery, needs, individualized service plan development and care tracker.
• Avoid the responsibilities of the Delegating Nurse function.
• Utilize Eldermark per Victory Housing standards and policies and procedures.
• Work closely with all staff on health and wellness issues.
• Proactively intervene whenever a status change is assessed.
• Implement a comprehensive Health and Wellness Program designed to proactively address physical, psychosocial and rehabilitative needs of the residents.
• Include quality assurance and outcome measures which monitor trends and anticipate potential problem areas.
• Schedule weekly Check-ups with each resident to monitor all aspects of the resident’s condition and intervene as indicated.
• Review Medications, Fall Risk, Vital Signs, Weights, Nutritional Status, Skin Assessments and as well as overall Clinical, Psychological and Social Status Changes.
• Record information on Wellness Assessment Forms, in Progress Notes (weekly) and Community Log (as needed).
• Maintain regular communication with physician on individual health care issues.
• When a status change is identified, be the primary liaison with healthcare professional including pharmacy, lab and Hospice etc.
• Actively participate in monthly care planning meetings, Bi-Annual Care Conferences, Quality Assurance Meetings, Family Clinical Reviews, and Hospice meetings etc.
• Actively participate in follow-up actions and next steps.
• Educate as needed.
• Participate in Monthly Staff Meetings and provide In-service Training as requested by ED.
• Based on content, training may be in partnership with Delegating RN.
• Cook up dietary needs with FSD and environmental needs with the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Assists the ED/AD with identifying and resolving employee concerns, complaints, grievances and issues.
• Assists the ED in completing 90-day and annual performance reviews.
• When requested by ED, will assist in counseling caregivers and medication technician.
• Available 24/7 to support health and wellness needs of the Residents.
• Direct the community programs for infection control, quality assurance, outcomes monitoring and other oversight programs.
• In partnership with the Delegating RN, review all resident charts on a regular basis, checking for content, clarity, completeness, and appropriateness of care.
• Responsible for the quality of all resident charts, including compliance with applicable regulations and the highest standards of nursing practice.
• Instruct caregiving staff on clinical and nursing issues as requested by the Delegating RN.
• On day of move-in or within 24 hours, meet with the resident to discuss: Check-ups, establish baseline, start clinical chart and review/establish care needs and schedule in coordination with ED/AD/RN.
• Cook up services of outside agencies providing health care or other assistance to residents, including home health agencies, physical therapists, hospice, laboratories, durable medical equipment suppliers and other professional services.
• Attend classes, seminars and meetings.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding current nursing theory, trends and regulatory changes.
• In the absence of Executive Director and Assistant Director, the Wellness Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must hold a current Maryland license as a registered CMT.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the geriatric industry or related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in health services is preferred.

Requirements

• Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID-19 and receive CDC recommended booster doses.