Nurse Manager/LPN $30-$36.75 (PRN)
About The Position
The Wellness Nurse Manager provides leadership and direct nursing care at Fremont in Springfield, Missouri. In the absence of department heads, this position is in charge of the building. The manager actively assists and leads the Wellness team and other departments to ensure care is quick, reliable, and person-centered. The role sets a positive example on the floor, helps respond to call lights and requests for assistance, and prioritizes residents’ needs. It also involves accurately completing and filing resident assessments, medical records, and internal documents. The manager is expected to provide professional, compassionate care that helps residents feel safe and cared for. Hands-on nursing care, including medication passes, is provided as needed. This is a PRN position with an as-needed schedule.
Requirements
- Hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of employment.
- Have thorough working knowledge of current care standards and regulations.
- Have comprehensive working knowledge of current medication regulations and law.
- Know the requirements for providing appropriate care and supervision to residents.
- Read, write, understand, and communicate in English with residents.
- Have a positive and energetic attitude toward residents.
- Be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop throughout the day.
- Be able to frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
- Be able to assist residents with mobility and after falls, and perform two-person transfers.
- Be criminally cleared.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing hands-on care to memory-impaired residents is preferred but not required.
- Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- In the absence of department heads, take charge of the building.
- Assist and lead the Wellness team and other departments in providing quick, reliable, person-centered care.
- Help respond to call lights and team requests for assistance, demonstrating urgency and prioritizing residents’ needs.
- Complete resident assessments, medical records, and internal documents accurately and efficiently, and file them correctly.
- Provide direct hands-on nursing care, including medication passes as needed.
- Interact with residents professionally and compassionately, helping them feel safe and cared for.
- Assist residents with sitting, standing, and walking, and assist persons after a fall.
- Perform two-person transfers as needed.
Benefits
- Company-match 401(k), with 100% match up to the first 3% and full vesting upon enrollment.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, beginning on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Disability insurance for full-time employees.
- Employee assistance program.
- Weekly employee recognition program.
- Life insurance for full-time employees.
- Paid time off for full-time employees, accruing up to 115 hours annually, and part-time employees, accruing up to 30 hours annually.
- Tuition reimbursement after 90 days for full-time and part-time employees.
- Employee referral program for full-time, part-time, and PRN employees.
- Complimentary meal each shift for full-time, part-time, and PRN employees.
- Daily Pay option.
- Direct deposit.
- Promotion from within.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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