Wellness Nurse-MC- 6A-6P

Sunshine Retirement Living Llc•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The overall purpose of the Wellness Nurse position is to provide Person-Centered Care consistent with accepted standards and expectations of Sunshine Retirement Living and state regulations. The Wellness Nurse's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring resident health status, providing physical care, and early diagnosis and intervention of resident changes in health status. Wellness Nurses must communicate politely and effectively with family, primary physicians, and perform all administrative charting or other services as required by regulations and company policy. In assisted living and memory care, the Wellness Nurse ensures care practices that promote safety, dignity, and engagement for residents with cognitive impairment, while serving as a clinical resource and role model for caregiving staff.

Requirements

A current, valid LPN or RN license is required
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and to verbally communicate with different levels of staff, families, and any outside customers in a professional and polite manner
No disqualifying criminal or care offenses as defined by regulatory guidelines
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines
Maintain a positive and respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
Ability to write nursing/patient progress notes and nursing procedures
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads and customers (patients, family members, physicians, etc.) in a polite and professional manner
Knowledge of dementia care practices or willingness to complete memory care training
Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state-regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)
Report to work on time as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Consistent and regular attendance is required
Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner
Complete all other duties assigned by the Health Services Director and/or Executive Director
Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)
Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards

Nice To Haves

Education and/or experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred
Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitoring resident health status
Providing physical care
Early diagnosis and intervention of resident changes in health status
Communicate politely and effectively with family and primary physicians
Perform all administrative charting or other services as required by regulations and company policy
Ensures care practices that promote safety, dignity, and engagement for residents with cognitive impairment
Serving as a clinical resource and role model for caregiving staff
Provides resident care in accordance with accepted standards of practice and within the scope of the LPN or RN license
Routinely observes and reports on residents’ conditions/changes and then documents in accordance with community policies and as required by regulations
Administers medication/treatment as prescribed within the LPN or RN scope of practice
Receives, transcribes, and executes physician orders
Implements and evaluates resident’s plan of care
Identifies and secures equipment and supplies. Notifies supervisor when supplies are needed
Ensures appropriate and timely response to resident and/or family concerns
Responsible for the safety of residents under your supervision
Informs appropriate staff about the condition of residents and expectations/needs for the shift assigned at the beginning of each shift and receives report from coworkers throughout and at the end of each shift regarding resident conditions
Directs Caregivers to assure care is provided per standards of practice and per community policies and regulations
Rounds with Caregiver before end of shift to assure the unit is in proper order
Provides guidance and coaching to care staff in managing residents with memory loss, including behavioral interventions, redirection, and validation techniques
Ensures proper documentation of care, medications, incidents, and changes in condition using electronic health records
Other duties as assigned