Wellness Nurse, LPN

Position Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing

Director of Nursing

Full time, part time, PRN.

$1,500 sign on bonus.

• Valid LPN license in good standing in accordance with state laws from an approved TN school of nursing.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to work well with peers in a congenial work environment and maintain compassion and dignity to residents, adhering to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Ability to adhere to Viva Senior Living's attendance policies and terms of employment in the Employee Handbook.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing residents and family members.
• Ability to adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
• In exigent circumstances, ability to be called back during emergency conditions such as severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages.

• Coordinate the day-to-day care of residents in accordance with the service plan, ensuring sufficient staffing, coordinating staff schedules, and supervising RMAs and direct care staff.
• Be knowledgeable of individualized care plans for residents and provide support to residents according to their care plan, contributing to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.
• Complete any state required assessment and service plan training.
• Coordinate services with hospice and home health to ensure they provide services as ordered by primary care providers, reviewing outside provider communication and participating in wound monitoring/management per Viva Senior Living policies.
• Coordinate services with durable medical equipment companies to ensure residents receive medical equipment needed as directed or ordered by their medical provider.
• Coordinate medication management with pharmacies, including managing medication orders, ensuring availability of medications, medication destruction, medication cart management, and routine auditing of medication services.
• Administer and document medication and treatments per the physician’s order and accurately record all care provided to residents.
• Contribute to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the responsible party, primary care provider or physician, and Resident Care Director.
• Review End of Shift Reports and Med Tech logs and respond accordingly.
• Respond to resident emergencies to ensure appropriate response and follow through.
• Document incident reports as needed in accordance with Viva Senior Living policies.
• Conduct community audits and training as needed to ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies.
• May participate in routine activities of residents’ care activities, including daily living and basic nursing procedures.
• Respond to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors, and other personnel promptly and courteously within given time frames and established policy.
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, and peers.
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Complete all assigned training and skills competency as a condition of employment.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Assist with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation.
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality…