About this role
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.