Wellness Nurse

Sevita•Anderson, IN

19h

About The Position

DISCOVER CAREERS, WELL LIVED. Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Caregiver, you’ll provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to help them live well in their community and environment. Each day, the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. SUMMARY Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to individuals receiving services under the direction of an RN or physician.

Requirements

Associates degree in nursing or related field or state certificate
One year experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
Current LPN/LVN licensure for state of residence
Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training

Responsibilities

Provides basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services.
Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan. Follows-up on all physician orders and monitors and ensures follow through on individual’s medical/dental appointments.
Monitors and records medications in a timely manner; acts as a liaison to pharmacy. Reviews medication error forms, analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes. Administers medication as required.
Oversees and monitors staffs who administer medication. Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records.
Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Sevita policy. Upholds policy and procedure development related to health care.
Works with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients.
Administers, tracks, and maintains log for staff and individual’s testing.
Provides training for staff including medication administration, universal precautions and infection control.
Provides training for individuals receiving services such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation.
May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities, appointments. Participates in on call system as needed.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.