Wellness Nurse/LVN (NOC)

Position Title: Wellness Nurse
Department: Clinical Department
Exempt Status: Hourly/Non-exempt
Schedule: NOC shift
Supervisor: Director of Nursing

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. 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 residents
• Performs diabetic management
• Monitors any special dietary requirements of residents and ensures caregivers are following orders
• Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies
• 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
• 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
• Conducts building tours when requested
• Acts as Manager on Duty for assigned shift in absence of Administrator or Director
• Deals appropriately with family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through appropriate reporting mechanism
• Manages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shift, reporting as necessary to Director of Hospitality/Building Engineer and Executive Director
• Shifts may include all days of the week and may fluctuate depending on the staffing ladder of the community and resident census in the building or resident needs.
• Available to take some weekend call, as necessary

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $32.50 - $34.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• LVN: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $33 - $35