Description

Pay rate: $36-$38 per hour

Position Title: Wellness Nurse

Department: Clinical Department

Exempt Status: Hourly/Non-exempt

Schedule: All Shifts

Supervisor: Director of Resident Care Services, Wellness Director and/or Memory Care Director

Essential Job Duties

Must be willing and able to do the following:

Assesses residents to determine medical problems and/or changes in condition and ensures proper documentation in charts. Also notifies physicians and family members of condition changes or medical problems
Oversees the monitoring and charting of daily care of residents
Reviews physician's orders, lab requests and follows up with resident as needed
Performs finger sticks and insulin injections for diabetic residents
Monitors any special dietary requirements of residents and ensures caregivers are following orders
Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies
Responds to resident and family telephone inquiries
Assist with the coordination of medical appointments for residents
Proactive in obtaining medical care and treatment for residents with medical needs, working to minimize emergency 911 calls as much as possible
Responsible for ensuring caregivers have clear direction for the direct care that is delivered to the residents
Work with various Home Health/Hospice agencies to ensure residents on Hospice are kept comfortable and the terms of their care plan are carried out
Exercise proper use of equipment and instructs others to do the same
Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Promote a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork
Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management

Makes Resident Associate (caregiver) shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory manner
Monitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident care
Reports Resident Associate (caregiver) performance issues to Director of Resident Care
Services, Wellness Director or Executive Director and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluations upon request
Manages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shift
Participates in Resident Associate (caregiver) orientation and training
Responsible for scheduling and other staffing duties, as requested

Requirements

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Current state LVN License
Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff
Strong documentation skills
Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently,

and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

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