Wellness Nurse, LPN

Description

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

POSITION SUMMARY: Full time, part time, PRN

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS

• Must possess a valid LPN license, in good standing in accordance with state laws, from an approved nursing school.
• Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring for residents and their families.
• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow employment terms as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must comply with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Must collaborate with peers in a congenial work environment and maintain compassion and dignity toward residents, adhering to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• May be required to respond to call backs in emergency conditions such as severe weather, evacuation, or staffing shortages.

• Coordinate the day‑to‑day care of residents according to individual service plans, ensuring sufficient staffing, supervising RMAs and direct‑care staff.
• Provide knowledge of individualized care plans and support residents as directed, contributing to care planning with observations for the charge nurse or other care‑planning staff.
• Complete state‑required assessment and service‑plan training.
• Coordinate hospice and home‑health services, reviewing outside provider communications and participating in wound monitoring/management per policies.
• Coordinate durable medical equipment services to ensure residents receive required equipment.
• Coordinate medication management with pharmacies, managing medication orders, ensuring medication availability, handling medication destruction, managing medication carts, and auditing medication services.
• Administer and document medication and treatments per physicians’ orders, accurately recording all care provided.
• Report care provided and changes in resident condition to responsible parties, primary care providers, and Resident Care Director.
• Review end‑of‑shift reports, Med Tech logs, and respond accordingly.
• Respond to resident emergencies with appropriate action and follow‑through.
• Document incident reports as required.
• Conduct community audits and training to ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies.
• Participate in routine resident care activities, including daily living and basic nursing procedures.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff promptly and courteously per policy.
• Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, and peers.
• Arrive to work at scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Ensure residents and families receive the highest quality service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous chemicals; report injuries and illnesses to supervisor; complete all assigned training and skill competency; participate in life‑safety and emergency drills.
• Assist with evacuation during emergencies and maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
• Report policy non‑compliance, abuse, neglect, misappropriation, retaliation, discrimination, and possible crimes to the appropriate parties.

• Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

• Move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.
• See and hear or use prosthetics to ensure senses function adequately.
• Meet general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
• Relate to ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or agitated residents.
• Push, pull, move, or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and a distance of 50 feet.
• Assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies if necessary.