Wellness Nurse; LPN​/RN

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30 to 40 Hours - Full Time Professional Bloomington, IL, US

Salary Range: $32.00 To $38.50 Hourly

Overview

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in more than 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are the residence of choice for more than 1,400 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 1,000 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them continue making a difference in our world.

Clinical

• Performing nursing procedures within the scope of practice as allowed by state law andin compliance with Villas of Holly Brook.
• Ensure sound infection control practices are in place that promotes ahealthyenvironment.
• Contribute to resident assessments and customize service plan development.
• Lead the medication administration process by correctly transcribing physician orders,correctly ordering medication and completing error free medication reminders.
• Provide first aid and emergency assistance while on duty within the community.
• Participate in resident and family care conferences.
• Maintain all privacy rules and regulations pertaining to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPPA).
• Ensure that changes in resident condition are evaluated, monitored, documented andthateffective interventions are implemented.
• Review resident records on a regular basis and ensure that documentationaccuratelyaddresses the healthcare issues, including identified concerns, interventionsandoutcomes, of all residents.
• Ensure that resident care is provided in a safe and effective manner, whileconsistentlymaintaining resident dignity, choice, privacy, and respect.
• Maintain a current knowledge of OSHA and state regulations and routinely monitor
  
  Community compliance with regulations-related to resident care and nursing practices.
• Any other duties assigned by Wellness Director.

Supervisory Functions

• Assist with supervising Wellness Department employees in providing day-to-daycare.
• Provide orientation and ongoing training as requested.
• Communicate and enforce policies and procedures including Villas of Holly Brook policies and procedures dealing with rules of employee conduct, the employer'ssafetyand sanitation policies and other policies.

Clinical Nurse Functions

• Scheduling podiatry visits, assist podiatry during the visit, if necessary, complete documentation in PCC
• Incident reports:
  Complete following an incident, notify PCP, provide documentation and timeline to Wellness Director following company policy for incident follow-up
• Scheduling
• Medications: check in medications, add or remove any medications based on changes, fax new orders to pharmacy, deliver medications as needed to resident apartments and place in locked cabinet, pre-fill insulin syringes, remove medications after resident moves out, weekly narcotics count, administer medications if resident is unable to do it themselves
• TB testing: administer 2-step TB for any employee or resident who needs it
• Other duties as assigned by Wellness Director

Customer Service

• Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is apriority.
• Meetandgreetvisitorsinafriendly,helpful manner(Visitorsincludeanyonewhovisitsthecommunity;specifically,current residents'familiesandfriends,prospectiveresidentsandtheir families referral sources, vendors and regulators).
• Answer phones appropriately, according to company and Community standards.
• Communicate professionally and cooperate with Executive Director and all Community personnel.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.

Training

• Attend all required in-service and training

Other

• Follow & communicate Villas of Holly Brook policies and procedures.
• The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Position Requirement

• Licensed RN/LPN in good standing with State Licensing Authority.
• Experience of one year or more in the care of senior adults and adults withcognitivedecline is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community and State officials and general public.
• Must have…