Description

The Wellness Nurse reports directly to the Healthcare Director. The Wellness Nurse is responsible for continuous observation of resident care, documentation and communicating needs to family and/or physician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partners with Wellness Director in communicating the needs and care of residents.
• Document and complete Individualized Service Plans; Participate in resident care conferences.
• Determine appropriate care needs through assessment processes and management of wellness services; coordinate healthcare delivery for each resident.
• Receives changed written medication orders from Physicians and communicates changes to the team.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacists and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for residents; Communicates care needs with family members.
• Manage daily assignments assigned in compliance with federal and state nursing requirements.
• Work with the Director of Sales and other managers to assess prospective residents for move in.
• Manage prevention of disease transmission and infection control for community.
• Maintain department compliance; Compliant with Federal, State/Provincial, board of nursing and other applicable regulations.
• Uphold respect and dignity for residents.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Vocational Nursing credential, prefer Registered Nurse or a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Experience working in home health, assisted living, or long-term care.
• Experience working in home health, assisted living, or long-term care.
• Proven knowledge of nursing practices as per federal and state board of nursing requirements.
• Proven experience in effective time management, organization, handling multiple priorities.
• Proficient in using the computer and ability to learn new applicable software application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem solving and comprehension
• Availability to work weekends, evenings and as needed. This includes being on call.