Health & Wellness Coordinator​/LPN - Assisted Living

Company Overview

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART;
Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents on the assigned floors. The Manager Nurse is responsible for supervising the CNA’s and HHAs in the delivery of planned resident care. The Manager Nurse is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, as well as the direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering care on the unit.

The Manager Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents, supervising nursing assistants, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and directing and supervising assigned personnel delivering care on the unit.

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to assigned residents based on established nursing protocol. Observe and assess for pain/discomfort, oxygen therapy, drainage, dressings, and any incontinence.
• Assess the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the resident/family through observation, interview, and physical examination, and develop a plan of care.
• Interpret assessment data to assist in developing a plan of care and ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately and timely; integrate the medical care plan into nursing care.
• Ensure medication administration is correct according to established policies and procedures; administer medication per physician orders and document properly on MOR; observe for adverse reactions.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the resident plan of care.
• Assemble resident charts and records; ensure forms are completed timely and monthly summaries are completed for assigned residents.
• Prepare incident/accident reports as needed per policy; notify director, physician, and family as required and document accordingly.
• Assist residents in learning self-care activities.
• Supervise all resident assignments to nursing team members and communicate special instructions to team members.
• Observe and supervise meals to ensure residents receive the proper diet and any required assistance.
• Monitor and organize material resources necessary for meeting needs of the assigned unit.
• Recognize emergencies and life-threatening situations and take appropriate action.
• Ensure resident call lights are promptly answered and needs are addressed timely and appropriately.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff members.
• Ensure that all scheduled activities take place on the unit using activity personnel and/or nursing personnel.

Level of Formal

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Area of Study: Nursing

Years of

Experience:

1+ years

Type of

Experience:

Nursing experience in a health care facility

Special

Certifications:

LPN/LVN or RN license, with a current and active LOP license in the state of the community facility

Language

Skills:

Acceptable fluency in English to perform job duties and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.

Skills and Ability:

• Proficient in clinical techniques such as emergency procedures, skin management, hydration therapy, and other nursing procedures.
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents within the community.
• Possess excellent supervisory skills.

Personal Attributes: Willingness to work harmoniously with all staff members

Other/Preferred:

• Ability/willingness to continue education credits necessary to maintain licensure and certification.

Additional Information: Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use Daily Pay, an application that allows access to earned but unpaid wages before the next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

Government requirements or exclusions may apply.