Registered Nurse

Resident Health and Wellness Meet with each resident on a regular basis to provide health and wellness- checks and answer any health-related questions.Review all resident information and complete an assessment of the resident prior to move-in, when changes in the residents condition occur, and as required by residence policy and state regulation.Review the residents medical report prior to move-in to ensure that the residence can provide for the residents individual needs and regulatory requirements have been fulfilled.Order medications and oversee the residents medication schedule for residents receiving medication administration services.Ensure proper documentation for medication assistance/administrationDevelop and maintain an up-to-date individual service plan for each resident.Maintain ongoing communication with the resident, residents family and physician regarding the residents medical needs.Coordinate additional health services the resident may need.Assist in coordinating resident transfer to and from a hospital or another facility.Assist with counseling residents and families.Be on call for medical questions and resident emergencies as scheduled.Assist in coordinating residents dietary needs with the Food Service Director.Review changes in residents condition with the Executive Director and residents physician/sAssess residents and monitor their health.Ensure that all infection control guidelines are met.Maintain residents wellness files.