Wellness Nurse The Residence at Five Corners

LCB Senior Living•Easton, MA

7d•$35 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a per diem Wellness Nurse at The Residence at Five Corners in Easton, Massachusetts. The Wellness Nurse is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. The role includes directly supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing coverage for resident care staffing as needed, assisting with on-call duties, and following up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The Wellness Nurse helps evaluate resident needs and develop or revise service plans in accordance with state requirements. The position also supports resident care, staffing coverage, documentation, incident follow-up, infection control, community marketing, and communication with residents, families, physicians, and colleagues. Medication administration is performed only with written physician orders and as allowed by applicable regulations. The position requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing program, at least two years of experience in a geriatric setting, prior health experience in a hospital and/or community setting, and a current RN or LPN license in the state of employment. The job involves physical activity including walking, sitting, standing, lifting at least 15 pounds, carrying objects, pushing and pulling carts, and bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous health experience in a hospital and/or community setting.
Current RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
Professional knowledge and skills needed to assist in planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Good physical and mental health; finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment; and visual and auditory acuity.
Ability to lift at least 15 pounds, carry objects, push and pull carts, and walk, sit, stand, turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks require.
Ability to use good body mechanics and maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and positive attitude toward the service provided.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy growth.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing or revising service plans according to state regulatory requirements.
Apply an understanding of physiological 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.
Encourage teamwork and cooperative interactions among 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 staff coverage, are met at all times.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and route changes through appropriate channels to help minimize future issues.
Ensure appropriate communication with LCB Senior Living and complete state compliance reporting.
Assist the Resident Care Director with documentation required by LCB Senior Living or state requirements.
Administer topical and oral medications and ear and eye drops with written physician orders, and administer injectables where permitted by regulation.
Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Assist with the Resident Care Director’s on-call duties and provide resident care staffing coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as requested.