What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Health Specialist position at Sunrise Senior Living?
About Us
Sunrise Senior Living is a renowned organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to seniors. Our mission is to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Wellness Nurse to join our team at Sunrise at Fountain Square. As a Wellness Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring the overall well-being of our residents, promoting their health, and delivering high-quality care.
Responsibilities
* Identify ongoing needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered
* Ensure proper follow through, participate with evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in healthcare services and status
* Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and gather data at time of move-in, 30 days post-move-in, semi-annually, and with any change in status
* Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents
* Monitor, and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident; document and report as required and directed
* Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file
* Maintain communications with residents' families and/or responsible parties to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met
* Contact residents' attending physicians when necessary and/or upon family request
* Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident
* Assist in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state regulations
* Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community
* Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed
* Understand and follow infection control practices
* Partner with the RCD and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks
Qualifications
* Graduate of an approved college/school of nursing
* Maintains a current state license as a professional Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
* Minimum of one year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment
* Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state, and local regulations
* Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills
* Ability to handle multiple priorities
* Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care
* Competent in organizational, time management skills
* Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
* Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel), and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
* Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times
About You
We're looking for someone with a strong passion for delivering exceptional care to seniors. If you possess excellent communication skills, a commitment to quality care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Sunrise Senior Living is a renowned organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to seniors. Our mission is to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Wellness Nurse to join our team at Sunrise at Fountain Square. As a Wellness Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring the overall well-being of our residents, promoting their health, and delivering high-quality care.
Responsibilities
* Identify ongoing needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered
* Ensure proper follow through, participate with evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in healthcare services and status
* Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and gather data at time of move-in, 30 days post-move-in, semi-annually, and with any change in status
* Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents
* Monitor, and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident; document and report as required and directed
* Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file
* Maintain communications with residents' families and/or responsible parties to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met
* Contact residents' attending physicians when necessary and/or upon family request
* Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident
* Assist in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state regulations
* Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community
* Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed
* Understand and follow infection control practices
* Partner with the RCD and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks
Qualifications
* Graduate of an approved college/school of nursing
* Maintains a current state license as a professional Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
* Minimum of one year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment
* Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state, and local regulations
* Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills
* Ability to handle multiple priorities
* Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care
* Competent in organizational, time management skills
* Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
* Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel), and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
* Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times
About You
We're looking for someone with a strong passion for delivering exceptional care to seniors. If you possess excellent communication skills, a commitment to quality care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
