Wellness Nurse The Residence at Five Corners

LCB Senior Living•Easton, MA

2d•$35 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

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 resident-care staffing coverage as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The Wellness Nurse also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director and may participate in direct resident care. The position supports the Residence and LCB Senior Living’s mission and core values, contributes to community occupancy and marketing efforts, and helps ensure quality resident care and compliance with applicable state requirements. The nurse assists with resident-needs evaluations and service plans, medication administration as permitted by regulation and written physician orders, staffing coverage, incident-report follow-up, and required documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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 healthcare experience in a hospital and/or community setting.
Knowledge and skills necessary to assist with 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; manual 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 continuously walk, sit, and stand.
Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks require.
Ability to use good body mechanics.

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, family members, and professionals to help grow occupancy.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing or revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Apply an understanding of physical and psychosocial changes associated with aging and disabilities.
Direct and supervise the daily work assignments of Resident Care Associates.
Evaluate residents’ issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Encourage 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 emergencies.
Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are maintained at all times.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and pursue appropriate changes to minimize future issues.
Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and 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 allowed by regulation.
Perform other duties as requested.