Wellness Nurse (LPN) - Part Time

Watercrest Senior Living Group•Fredericksburg, VA

49d

About The Position

Our NEW community in Fredericksburg, VA is opening SOON! A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY! Apply to join our team of servant leaders today! THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders. We've achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW. CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates' outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams! Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission "To Welcome, To Care, To Serve" derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another's God-given gifts through service. Benefits & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes tuition reimbursement and an associate referral program. As well as on-demand pay in between paychecks! SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living and memory care services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Wellness Nurse provides direct and indirect care to residents in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner. The Wellness Nurse performs his/her duties under the supervision of the Resident Wellness Director while adhering to mandated nursing standards. The Wellness Nurse is responsible for maintaining compliance with all state and federal regulations while utilizing the standards of care policies and procedures.

Requirements

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
LPN or RN license
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members
Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Minimum One (1) year in the senior living environment

Responsibilities

Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
Serves as the "Charge Nurse for assigned shift ensuring residents are well cared for
Serve as the "Charge Nurse" in the absence of the Executive Director and Resident Wellness Director
Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure
Assures resident rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all times
Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents' individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive manner
Assist the residents with their self-medication or administration of medications
Responsible Limited Nursing license daily recommendations and documentation (if applicable)
Implements plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director
Implements change in condition plans
Provides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to residents
Assembles and maintains resident charting and accurately maintains all records
Completes accident and incident reports as required
Maintains relationships with residents, family members and responsible parties
Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
Ensures adequate and appropriately trained resident care specialists are available for each shift within company and state guidelines
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
Performs other related essential duties as assigned