Wellness Nurse

Overview

The Experience Senior Living Team is seeking a dedicated Wellness Nurse to join our team. The Wellness Nurse will support residents and collaborate with the wellness team to deliver high-quality care that enables residents to live life to the fullest.

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
• Serve as the  Charge Nurse  in the absence of the Executive Director and Director of Health & Wellness
• Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure
• Ensure resident rooms and common areas are clean and safe
• Ensure that all care partners and medication assistants are familiar with residents  individual conditions and are trained to provide services in an effective, professional, and sensitive manner
• Assist residents with self-medication or administration of medications
• Responsible for limited nursing license daily recommendations and documentation (if applicable)
• Implement plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director
• Implement change in condition plans
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to residents
• Complete resident charting in the electronic health record and assist in completion of assessments as scheduled or with change in condition
• Complete accident and incident reports as required
• Maintain positive relationships with residents, family members and responsible parties
• Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire, and other emergencies
• Ensure adequate and appropriately trained care partners and medication assistants are available for each shift as scheduled, within company and state guidelines

• Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse license (LVN/LPN preferred)
• Two (2) years  experience in a senior living environment preferred
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification
• Must successfully complete all company specified training programs
• Effective communication skills commensurate with professional standards
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with wellness team members, leadership team, residents, family members, vendor partners, referral sources and outside contacts
• Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code. Ensure team members adhere to dress code standards and safety
• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; address service failures and prioritize customer needs
• Able to make independent decisions
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; read and interpret complex information; talk with residents, family members and customers; listen well
• Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while building credibility and rapport
• Able to work cooperatively with a group to achieve goals and objectives
• Able to be tactful; maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by coworkers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly
• Able to keep an open mind and adapt to new information; perform a variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively
• Ability to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays

We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.