Wellness Manager RN or LPN)

The Preserve at Dunedin • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

The Wellness Manager is responsible for carrying out the instructions of the Director of Wellness and supervising and monitoring nursing staff to ensure high-quality care through routine nursing duties. The position is accountable to the Director of Wellness and Executive Director for nursing department activities and for maintaining the company’s philosophy of quality care. The role supports both 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; the posting identifies RN or LPN.
• Work experience in the geriatric field.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal courteously with visitors, staff, and residents.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 60 pounds.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure at times.
• Ability to maintain good grooming practices and personal hygiene, and to be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Warm, friendly, congenial personality; professional appearance and empathetic attitude toward seniors.
• Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
• CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire and maintain it yearly thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HHAs, CNAs, and facility staff.
• Make daily rounds of assisted living residents and, if needed, retirement residents and other patients and areas.
• Observe and report residents’ 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, observe their effectiveness, and report concerns to the physician when needed.
• Inform the Director of Wellness when supplies or equipment are needed and order medications from the pharmacy as needed.
• Supervise Home Health Aides to ensure nursing care is provided properly, safely, and to a high standard.
• Administer emergency first aid.
• Ensure daily patient-care assignments and incidental duties assigned by the Director of Wellness are completed by nurses and HHAs.
• Oversee and maintain nursing and HHA documentation, including vital signs, weights, nurses’ notes, medication records, and kardex records.
• Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the nurses’ station, medication room, and medication cart.
• Assist with orientation of new staff and provide guidance to nursing assistants.
• Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
• Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
• Promote and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors, and personnel.
• Perform related work as assigned, including duties for assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible team members.
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary disability.
• Generous paid time off plan and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed