SNF Wellness Nurse LVN - RPN

Watercrest Senior Living•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

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, memory care, and skilled nursing 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 LVN provides direct and indirect care to residents/patients in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner. The Wellness Nurse LVN performs his/her duties under the supervision of the SNF Resident Wellness Director while adhering to mandated nursing standards. The Wellness Nurse LVN 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/patients, 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
LVN license
Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult
Minimum One (1) year in the senior living environment
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

Responsibilities

Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
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/patient rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all times
Assure that all resident/patient care specialists are familiar with the residents’/patients’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive manner
Continually assess residents/patients to identify any change in condition, mood, behavior, or level of function to ensure appropriate interventions to maintain the residents’ highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing
Administration of medications
Implements plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director
Implements change in condition plans
Serves as the “Charge Nurse” for assigned shift ensuring residents/patients are well cared for
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
Assist in the coordination of effective communication among the team, residents/patients, and families
Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
Ensures adequate and appropriately trained team members 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