Wellness Nurse LPN

Montgomery Place•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellness Nurse provides compassionate care to clients, residents, and patients; Assesses, plans, coordinates, and implements effective care with Life Care At Home clients and Independent Living residents at Montgomery Place: Administers medications, treatments, updates documentation and responds to emergency calls in an accurate and timely manner; Provides guidance to non-licensed care staff to help ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of Illinois
Ability to communicate with residents and staff
Basic computer knowledge and key boarding skills; ability to learn company systems
Ability to work holiday and weekend hours as well as to be on call
Approachable, customer service orientation
Strong interpersonal skills
Think and act calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride
Detail orientation
Must have ability to perform duties accurately and rapidly under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
Must be able to take direction and fulfill task requirements
Demonstrate competencies in operating emergency equipment
Demonstrated ability to administer medications and treatments in a timely manner in accordance with facility policy
Demonstrated ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience

Responsibilities

Administer medications and treatments, including, but not limited to: dressings, catheterization, suctioning, oxygen, etc.
Maintain accurate documentation of medication administered and care rendered
Assist in admission and discharge procedures
Respond to resident emergency call system as indicated
Make rounds with physicians and transcribes orders
Keep physician and family aware of change in resident's condition
Maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident
Assure continuity of services and care
Understand, participate and assist in implementing the Quality Improvement Program
Utilize the Quality Improvement Program for identification, placement, and monitoring of residents in the appropriate programs
Notify other departments of resident changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharges, etc.)
Conduct resident and family education
Document according to established procedures for charting, i.e., medication, treatments, progress notes, etc.
Report any discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet changes, charting errors, etc. to supervisor
Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, medication/treatment cards and care plans
Chart progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident's response to care
Accurately identify skin changes and implement/follow facility skin management protocols
Assist in completion of the care plans and is involved in the care conference as deemed necessary
Assist in the completion of the MDS and demonstrate knowledge of the MOS process
Chart appropriate progress notes to reflect that the resident's care plan is being followed
Engage with CNAs and Home Serivice Workers and ensure that resident care plans are udpated
Adhere to the policies and procedures of the business with the highest practical standards
Participate in and maintain current status on all training and education required by the company
Communicate effectively with all members of the staff and business partners
Provide feedback to others for continuous quality improvement of the entire organization
Openly accept feedback from others for the continuous quality improvement of the organization
Escalate issues when there is appearance that business standards of quality are not present
Comply with all rules and regulations of the organization, including HIPAA and safety
Perform other duties as assigned