Wellness Nurse

• 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
• Contributes 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
• Assures 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)
• Implements plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director
• Implements change in condition plans
• Provides 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
• Completes accident and incident reports as required
• Maintains positive relationships with residents, family members and responsible parties
• Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire, and other emergencies
• Ensures adequate and appropriately trained care partners and medication assistants are available for each shift as scheduled, within company and state guidelines

• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with wellness team members, leadership team, residents, family members, vendor partners, referral sources and outside contacts
• Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code. Ensure team members in the department adhere to dress code standards and safety.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs.
• Able to make independent decisions
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex information; talks with residents, family members and customers; listens well.
• 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.
• Ability to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

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