Wellness Nurse Manager-Monroeville

Juniper Communities is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Full Time position available

Pay: Starting at $30.00 per hour

Role: Manages the day to day operations of the health and wellness component of the community to ensure the maximum levels of resident functional ability, safety and wellbeing. This is accomplished by taking into account Juniper Communities’ philosophy, hallmarks, policies and procedures as well as current federal, state and local regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to Juniper Communities’ philosophy and hallmarks as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department.
• Perform continuous, ongoing supervision of all Health and Wellness team members, including but not limited to training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, and evaluating.
• Develop and oversee budget for Wellness Department.
• Assist in the coordination of effective communication among Resident Associates, residents, and families.
• Maintain liaison with residents and family members.
• Through ongoing supervision, oversight, and delegation ensures the provision of a continuous high quality of service within the Wellness Department.
• Assist in establishing rapport among Wellness team members to facilitate teamwork.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent Resident Associates.
• Ensure all Health and Wellness staff complete mandatory In Touch Orientation and in-service training.
• Monitor licensure and certification compliance for all Wellness Staff.
• Ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure compliance of the Medication Aide program via supervision, delegation, training and ongoing competency checks.
• Make written and oral reports to the Executive Director concerning the operation of the Health and Wellness Department.
• Work in concert with other members of the Resident Services Leadership Team.
• Develop methods of coordination of health care services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Responsible for verifying all medical forms completion prior to resident move-in.
• Responsible for advising residents when annual physical is due.
• Continually assess residents to verify their appropriateness to live within the Community.
• Coordinate and implement regularly scheduled wellness meetings.
• Complete all administrative paperwork as required.
• Administer Mantoux and Hepatitis B Vaccinations to residents/staff associates as required and determined by specific community.
• Organize annual Influenza Vaccinations.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Work in conjunction with resident’s attending Physician to make certain highest quality of service is being provided.
• Submit recommendations to the Executive Director for budget completion, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure adequate staffing pattern of Resident Associates within authorized hour guidelines at all times.
• Manage and maintain Wellness budget within established guidelines.
• Develop work schedules and assignments to ensure staff accountability and task completion.
• Ensure adequate supplies and equipment is available to meet the day to day operational needs of the Health and Wellness Department.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and staff information.
• Review all complaints, grievances, and incidents and assists the Executive Director in the development of a written plan of correction.
• Serve as networking team member, as directed.
  
  

Educational/Vocational Requirements

• An LPN license required
• Previous management experience in healthcare or service-related setting.
• Knowledge of all applicable governmental regulations.
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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