Wellness Manager RN or LPN)

Addington Place at Titusville•Titusville, FL

19h

About The Position

The Wellness Manager (RN or LPN) carries out instructions from the Director of Wellness and supervises and monitors nursing staff to support high-quality care. The role is accountable to the Director of Wellness/Executive Director for nursing department activities and for maintaining the organization’s quality-care philosophy. The position serves assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility and may include other duties assigned by the Assisted Living Manager or General Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state.
Work experience in the geriatric field.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Ability to interact courteously with visitors, staff, and residents.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure at times.
Good grooming and personal hygiene, punctuality, and regular attendance.
Warm, friendly, congenial personality; professional appearance and empathetic attitude toward seniors.
Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
CPR certified, or able to obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire and renew it yearly thereafter.

Responsibilities

Supervise HHAs, CNAs, and facility staff; guide nursing assistants and oversee Home Health Aides to ensure nursing care is provided properly, safely, and to a high standard.
Make daily rounds of assisted living residents and, if needed, retirement residents; observe, assess, interpret, and report resident symptoms and conditions to the Director of Wellness, delegating RN, physician, or Executive Director as appropriate.
Administer medications and treatments according to signed physician orders, monitor their effectiveness, and report concerns to the physician when needed.
Administer emergency first aid.
Inform the Director of Wellness when supplies or equipment are needed and order medications from the pharmacy when necessary.
Ensure daily patient-care assignments and incidental duties assigned by the Director of Wellness are completed.
Ensure nursing and HHA documentation is completed, including vital signs, weights, nurses’ notes, medication records, and kardex entries.
Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the nurses’ station, medication room, and medication cart; check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
Assist with orientation of new staff.
Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
Promote and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors, and personnel.
Perform related work as assigned, including other duties requested by the Assisted Living Manager or General Manager.