Wellness Nurse, LVN

Wellness Nurse Alzheimers

Shifts, Time, and Days:

Pay Range: $31-$34

INSERT COMMUNITY NAME is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, we provide exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence. We deliver meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents, families, and team members by developing a winning culture and living these values: Authenticity * Teamwork * Compassion * Commitment * Resilience.

With communities across California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Nevada, opportunities for career growth, relocation, and travel are significant. In addition, eligible team members may enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance

The Wellness Nurse is a licensed nurse responsible for coordinating resident care and medication management under the medical direction and supervision of the residents' attending physicians in order to ensure the resident remains as independent as possible for as long as possible. The Wellness Nurse works on the scheduled days off of the Health Services Director to provide the community with consistent coverage from a licensed medical professional seven (7) days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of all residents in the community.
• Coordinate incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care for residents.
• Perform nursing duties as directed and in accordance with the appropriate scope of the Nurse Practice Act, including administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Provide support to Medication Technicians to ensure competent delivery of medications to residents.
• Assist with resident assessment tasks as directed by the Health Services Director.
• Conduct staff interviews and observe residents on a continual basis to ensure community staff is informed of changes in residents' physical and emotional health. Communicate all relevant resident information to physicians and other healthcare professionals. Alert Executive Director and responsible party to concerns as needed.
• Complete thorough documentation in the resident chart on an ongoing basis according to company policy and state regulations.
• Review and monitor staff use of the Shift Report daily and participate in the change of shift meeting to communicate pertinent information regarding resident care needs as needed.
• Coordinate prescription orders with doctors' offices and pharmacy delivery of medication. Oversee the central storage and delivery of medications.
• Communicate with residents and responsible parties regarding the community's preferred pharmacy and incontinence supply programs.

Qualifications :

• Must be a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing
• Prefer one (1) year of experience working in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
• Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Able to operate standard office equipment, including fax machine, copier, telephone, etc.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
• Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
• Able to obtain and maintain valid first aid and CPR certification
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.
• For the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.

Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands. OMG serves thousands of seniors across communities in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Hawaii. At OMG, we strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members, residents, and resident family members. We know that caring and meaningful relationships are the foundation of a rewarding life, and our team is hand-selected for their skills, previous experience, and passion for working with the elderly. Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence. Walk into our communities and feel our pride of ownership and commitment to service.

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.