Wellness Manager RN or LPN)

Sonata Palm Coast•Palm Coast, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Manager carries out instructions from the Director of Wellness and supervises and monitors nursing staff to support high-quality resident care. The role is accountable to the Director of Wellness and Executive Director for nursing department activities and for maintaining the organization’s quality-care philosophy. The position provides nursing services to assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility, including routine care, medication administration, resident assessments, staff guidance, and coordination with nursing leadership and physicians.

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.
Ability to work under pressure at times.
Ability to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene and to be punctual and regular in attendance.
Warm, friendly, and congenial personality.
Professional appearance and an 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; also make daily rounds of patients and the care area.
Observe and report residents’ symptoms, conditions, and changes 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 when necessary.
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.
Oversee and support 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 duties as assigned, including other duties requested by the Assisted Living Manager or General Manager.