LVN Wellness Supervisor

Sequoia Living•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a LVN Wellness Supervisor who is responsible and accountable for supervising the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff, ensuring quality care, maximum independence, and self-direction for Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents. Provides direct and indirect resident care services that ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of residents; includes the performance of disease prevention and restorative measures. If you are also excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you!

Requirements

Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships among unit staff, other department and medical staff.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Sensitivity and understanding of issues related to aging.
Patience and tact in dealing with residents, staff, and visitors.
Knowledge and skill to make decisions regarding unit activities.
Leadership skills to supervise and motivate staff.
Knowledge of facility philosophy and policies.
Thorough knowledge of current nursing theory and practice.
Knowledge of Title 22 and OBRA regulations.
Computer skills to document into Electronic Health Records system (MatrixCare).
Physical skills and ability to perform work that requires continual standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Supervises up to 10 CNAs.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensure to practice as a LVN in the State of California.
Experience equivalent to minimum 2-5 years nursing experience, including direct supervisory responsibility, preferably in a geriatric setting

Responsibilities

Supervises and ensures Certified Nursing Assistants carry out their daily responsibilities and care of residents in accordance with Sequoia Living and Viamonte policies and procedures.
Participates in hiring, orientation, training & coaching, performance management and supervision of facility certified staff.
Participates in or conducts, in Director of Wellness’s absence, interdisciplinary team/ resident care and other appropriate meetings.
Shares on-call responsibilities with the Director of Wellness.
Fills in for Director of Wellness in his/her absence.
Ensures nursing policies and procedures are implemented.
Ensures staff uses proper lifting and resident safety techniques when lifting, transferring, and ambulating patients.
Documents accurate health records electronically.
Oversees scheduling of CNAs to ensure adequate coverage, in coordination with the Medical Administrative Specialist.
May facilitate orientation and admission of new residents and family members.
Provides personal assistance with daily living and personal care in resident’s independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments in accordance with an individual's goals and/or service plan.
Updates and maintains resident service plans.
Communicates with outside physicians, residents, families, administrative personnel, and appropriate staff regarding residents’ current physical and mental condition and resident care needs.
Reviews nursing notes, physician orders, and progress notes for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Regularly maintains and updates resident roster and census.
Provides coverage as needed based on staffing needs.
Performs related work as required.
Responsible for the selection, training, motivation, performance appraisal and discipline of assigned employees in conjunction with the Director of Wellness.
May act as Director of Wellness in his/her absence.