Wellness Nurse LPN LVN

Sunrise At Orchard

The wellness nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overall well-being of our residents, assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating the mission for sunrise senior living, "to champion the quality of life for all seniors" in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local standards and sunrise senior living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Essential Duties

• Identify on-going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
• Ensure proper follow through and participate with evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
• Assist resident care director in conducting resident evaluations and data gathers information at time of move in, 30 days post move in, semi-annually, and with any change in status.
• Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.
• Monitor and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required and directed.
• Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
• Maintain communications with resident's family and or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.
• Contact resident's attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request.
• Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
• Assist in maintaining wellness files according to sunrise policies and federal and state/provincial regulations.
• Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community.
• Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.
• Understand and follow infection control practices.
• Partner with the resident care director and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks.
• Understand and practice the proper method of attending to and disposing of and the possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions.

Core Competencies

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Experience And Qualifications

• Graduate of approved college/school of nursing
• Maintains a current state/provincial license as a professional licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (lpn/lvn)
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state/provincial, and local regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, microsoft office (windows, outlook, excel) and sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to be available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times

About Sunrise

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that positively shines with everything you need to reach your goals at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
• retirement savings plans
• employee assistant program / discount program
• paid time off (pto), sick time, and holiday pay
• myflexpay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• tuition reimbursement
• in addition to base compensation, sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• some benefits have eligibility requirements

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Pre-Employment Requirements

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members among its highest priorities. Employment with sunrise is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and health evaluations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Covid 19 and influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

Compensation Disclaimer

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).