Wellness Nurse LPN LVN

Sunrise Senior Living-posted 3 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Grand Rapids, MI

5,001-10,000 employees

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The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overall well-being of our residents, assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, 'to champion the quality of life for all seniors' in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local standards and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Identify ongoing needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
Ensure proper follow through and participate with evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and data gathers information at time of move in, 30 days post move in, semi-annually, and with any change in status.
Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.
Monitor and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required and directed.
Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
Maintain communications with resident’s family and or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.
Contact resident’s attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request.
Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
Assist in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state/provincial regulations.
Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community.
Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.
Understand and follow infection control practices.
Partner with the RCD and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks.
Monitor each resident’s medication and treatment profile regularly to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately.
Transcribe physician orders Medication Administration Record Treatment Administration Record (MAR/TAR) to include initials, date and time ‘noted’, and date faxed to pharmacy accurately and promptly.
Complete MAR/TAR audit each month.
Act as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.
Monitor the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
Complete Medication Observations and skills checks for medication care managers at the direction of the RCD.
Actively participates in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings.
Ensure resident changes, concerns, and/or solutions are reported to RCD as appropriate.
Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.

Graduate of approved college/school of nursing.
Maintains a current state/provincial license as a professional Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN).
Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills.
Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to be available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement

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