Licensed Nurse CA

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Pay rate: $36-$38 per hour

Position Title: Wellness Nurse

Department: Clinical Department

Exempt Status: Hourly/Non-exempt

Schedule: All Shifts

Supervisor: Director of Resident Care Services, Wellness Director and/or Memory Care Director

Essential Job Duties

Must be willing and able to do the following:

• Assesses residents to determine medical problems and/or changes in condition and ensures proper documentation in charts. Also notifies physicians and family members of condition changes or medical problems
• Oversees the monitoring and charting of daily care of residents
• Reviews physician's orders, lab requests and follows up with resident as needed
• Performs finger sticks and insulin injections for diabetic residents
• Monitors any special dietary requirements of residents and ensures caregivers are following orders
• Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies
• Responds to resident and family telephone inquiries
• Assist with the coordination of medical appointments for residents
• Proactive in obtaining medical care and treatment for residents with medical needs, working to minimize emergency 911 calls as much as possible
• Responsible for ensuring caregivers have clear direction for the direct care that is delivered to the residents
• Work with various Home Health/Hospice agencies to ensure residents on Hospice are kept comfortable and the terms of their care plan are carried out
• Exercise proper use of equipment and instructs others to do the same
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Promote a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management

• Makes Resident Associate (caregiver) shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory manner
• Monitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident care
• Reports Resident Associate (caregiver) performance issues to Director of Resident Care
• Services, Wellness Director or Executive Director and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluations upon request
• Manages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shift
• Participates in Resident Associate (caregiver) orientation and training
• Responsible for scheduling and other staffing duties, as requested

Requirements:

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements
• Current state LVN License
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently,

and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.