Wellness Nurse

Responsibilities

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
• Serve as the "Charge Nurse" in the absence of the Executive Director and Director of Health & Wellness
• Contribute to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure
• Assure resident rooms and common areas are always clean and safe
• Assure that all care partners and medication assistants are familiar with the residents' individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional, and sensitive manner
• Assist the residents with their self-medication or administration of medications
• Responsible for limited nursing license daily recommendations and documentation (if applicable)
• Implement plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director
• Implement change in condition plans
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to residents
• Complete resident charting in the electronic health record and assists in completion of assessments as scheduled or with change in condition
• Complete accident and incident reports as required
• Maintain positive relationships with residents, family members and responsible parties
• Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire, and other emergencies
• Ensure adequate and appropriately trained care partners and medication assistants are available for each shift as scheduled, within company and state guidelines

Requirements

• Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse license (LVN/LPN preferred)
• Two (2) years' experience in a senior living environment preferred
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification
• Must successfully complete all company specified training programs
• Effective communication skills commensurate with professional standards
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to communicate effectively with wellness team members, leadership team, residents, family members, vendor partners, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to maintain a neat, clean appearance according to dress code standards and safety
• Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport
• Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and objectives
• Able to be tactful; maintains confidences, and fosters an ethical work environment; prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers; gives proper credit to others, handles all situations honestly
• Able to keep an open mind and change opinions based on new information; performs a variety tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions effectively from task to task; adapts to varying customer needs
• Able to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Benefits

• Full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Up to 20 days PTO in the first three years