Wellness Nurse-AL

The overall purpose of the Wellness Nurse position is to provide Person-Centered Care consistent with accepted standardsandexpectationsofSunshineRetirementLivingandstateregulations. TheWellnessNurse'sresponsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring resident health status, providing physical care, and early diagnosis and intervention of resident changes in health status. Wellness Nurses must communicate politely and effectively with family, primary physicians, and perform all administrative charting or other services as required by regulations and company policy. In assisted living and memory care, the Wellness Nurse ensures care practices that promote safety, dignity, and engagement for residents with cognitive impairment, while serving as a clinical resource and role model for caregiving staff. MINIMUMJOBQUALIFICATIONSANDREQUIREMENTS Acurrent,validLPNorRNlicenseisrequired Education and/orexperienceinlong-termcare,acutecare,orgeriatricnursingpreferred Supervisoryexperiencepreferred Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and to verbally communicate with differentlevelsofstaff,families,andanyoutsidecustomers inaprofessionalandpolite Nodisqualifyingcriminalorcareoffensesasdefinedbyregulatoryguidelines Abilitytoread,analyze,andinterpretgeneralbusinessperiodicals,professionaljournals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations Abilitytoworkundertimeconstraintsandmeetdeadlines Maintainapositiveandrespectfulapproachwithcoworkers.Abilitytoworkinateamsettingandbea team player Abilitytowritenursing/patientprogressnotesandnursingprocedures Abilitytoeffectivelypresentinformationandrespondtoquestionsfromdepartmentheadsand customers (patients, family members, physicians, etc.) in a polite and professional manner Knowledge of dementia care practices or willingness to complete memory care training Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state-regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable) ESSENTIALJOBDUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES ValuesandupholdstheSunshineRetirementLivingPrinciplesandValues,including compassion, responsiveness, teamwork, courtesy, and personalized care Dedicatedtodeliveringahighlevelofcustomerservice Providesresidentcareinaccordancewithacceptedstandardsofpracticeandwithinthescopeof the LPN or RN license Routinelyobservesandreportsonresidents’conditions/changesandthendocumentsin accordancewithcommunitypoliciesandasrequiredbyregulations Administersmedication/treatmentasprescribedwithintheLPN orRNscopeofpractice Receives,transcribes,andexecutesphysicianorders Implementsandevaluatesresident’splanofcare Identifiesandsecuresequipmentandsupplies.Notifiessupervisorwhensuppliesareneeded Ensuresappropriateandtimelyresponsetoresidentand/orfamilyconcerns Responsibleforthesafetyofresidentsunderyoursupervision Informs appropriate staff about the condition of residents and expectations/needs for the shift assignedatthebeginningofeachshiftandreceivesreportfrom coworkersthroughoutandatthe end of each shift regarding resident conditions DirectsCaregiverstoassurecareisprovidedperstandardsofpracticeand percommunitypolicies and regulations RoundswithCaregiverbeforeendofshifttoassuretheunitisinproperorder Provides guidance and coaching to care staff in managing residents with memory loss, including behavioral interventions, redirection, and validation techniques Ensures proper documentation of care, medications, incidents, and changes in condition using electronic health records Performsotherdutiesasassigned OTHERJOBDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES AdheretotheResidentRightsandpromotesafety,dignity,andrespectamongallresidents Ensurethesafetyofresidentsthroughappropriatebehavioralinterventions Promotesemployeerelations,facilitatescommunicationandproblemsolving Ensuresthatcommunitystafffollowfacilitypoliciesandprocedures Coaches,mentors,andcounselsresidentcarestaffasneeded andkeepsHealthServicesDirector/Coordinator informed of any concerns Ensuresappropriateandtimelyresponsetocustomerserviceconcerns Demonstratesknowledgeofresidentcareanditsimpactonresidentsandfamilies Assistsresidentcarestaffinperformingdutiesasneeded Assistswithimmediateincidentreportingandanalysisofincidentsandcorrectiveaction,when appropriate Maintainsconfidentialityofcommunityandresidentinformation Attendcommunitymeetingsandin-servicetrainingasrequired Knowtheemergencyplan,fireevacuationroutes,extinguishers,andotherfacilitysafetyfeatures Cartandchartauditsasscheduled ClinicalEvaluationSkills CreatemonthlyresidentlistsforHomeHealth,Hospice,andOxygen Abilitytoworkwith911andattendtoemergencycalls Abilitytowork/runamedicationcart Report to work on time as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Consistent and regular attendance is required Acceptassigneddutiesinacooperativemanner CompleteallotherdutiesassignedbytheHealthServicesDirectorand/orExecutiveDirector Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable) Thispositionhassupervisoryresponsibilitiesofthecarestaff Performallworkassignedfortheagreed-uponsalary,acceptingnoadditionalpaymentor non- perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or others Meettheassignedworkrequirementsofthejob.Regularattendanceisrequired Serveasarolemodelforallemployeesbydisplayingaresponsible,cooperative,andpositive attitude RepresenttheCommunityinaprofessional,courteous,andfriendlymanner Adheretodress/appearancecode.Changesinattiremaybedictatedbyspecialoccasionor weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor Participate in family communication and care plan meetings as directed by Health Services Director or Health Services Coordinator Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where residents, employees, and families feel respected and valued, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Salary-History Statement: Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) is committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We do not request or consider an applicant’s past or current salary when making compensation decisions, in compliance with applicable salary history and pay equity laws. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 20% to 40% 40% to 60% 60% to 80% 80% to 100% Stand X Walk X Sit X Pushing, pulling and/or reaching X Grasping and fine manipulation X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X Talk or hear X Taste or smell X Lifts Weight or Exerts Force 20% to 40% 40% to 60% 60% to 80% 80% to 100% Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X More than 100 pounds X The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr