Wellness Nurse; LPN - Part Time

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Part Time Technical Fredericksburg, VA, US

Today Requisition

The Wellness Nurse provides direct and indirect care to residents in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner. The Wellness Nurse performs his/her duties under the supervision of the Resident Wellness Director while adhering to mandated nursing standards. The Wellness Nurse is responsible for maintaining compliance with all state and federal regulations while utilizing the standards of care policies and procedures.

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
• Serves as the Charge Nurse for assigned shift ensuring residents are well cared for
• Serves as the Charge Nurse in the absence of the Executive Director and Resident Wellness Director
• Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure
• Assures resident rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all times
• Assures that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive manner
• Assist the residents with their self-medication or administration of medications
• Responsible for Limited Nursing license daily recommendations and documentation (if applicable)
• Implements plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director
• Implements change in condition plans
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to residents
• Assembles and maintains resident charting and accurately maintains all records
  
  Completes accident and incident reports as required
• Maintains relationships with residents, family members and responsible parties
• Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
• Ensures adequate and appropriately trained resident care specialists are available for each shift within company and state guidelines
• Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
• Performs other related essential duties as assigned

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

• LPN or RN license

• Minimum One (1) year in the senior living environment

• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
  
  Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds

• On-demand pay between paychecks
• Tuition reimbursement
• Associate referral program

• Work in all areas of the community
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
• Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection
• Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves, masks and non-slip shoes
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors