Wellness Nurse The Residence at Valley Farm

LCB Senior Living•Ashland, MA

6d•$40 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Wellness Nurse at The Residence at Valley Farm in Ashland, Massachusetts. This part-time position is scheduled every other weekend from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an hourly wage of $40 to $42 based on years of experience. The Wellness Nurse is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. The role includes supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing resident-care staffing coverage as needed, assisting with on-call duties, and following up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The nurse also supports resident care planning, medication administration within applicable orders and regulations, documentation, staffing coverage, and community marketing and occupancy efforts.

Requirements

High school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous health experience in a hospital and/or community setting.
Professional knowledge and skills to assist with planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards and maintain quality care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively and interact with potential residents, families, and professionals to support occupancy growth.
Assist in evaluating resident needs and developing or revising service plans in accordance with state regulations.
Apply understanding of the pathophysiological and psychosocial changes associated with aging and disabilities.
Direct and supervise Resident Care Associates’ daily work assignments.
Evaluate residents’ issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Promote teamwork and cooperation across departments to address problems and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Associates’ compliance with infection-control and sharps-disposal procedures.
Participate in community marketing efforts.
Provide direct resident care as needed.
Support Resident Care Associates with assignment questions, concerns, and emergency situations.
Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are maintained when applicable.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed; implement appropriate changes to reduce future issues and ensure required communication and state compliance reporting.
Assist the Resident Care Director with documentation required by LCB Senior Living or state requirements.
Administer topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where permitted, with written physician orders and in accordance with applicable regulations.
Assist with monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, provide resident-care staffing coverage as needed, assist with on-call duties, and follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Perform other duties as requested.