Wellness Nurse
About The Position
The Retreat at Covington is seeking a Wellness Nurses to join their team! The Wellness Nurse reports directly to the Wellness Director. Shift Details 11pm-7am; Rotating Schedule Including Weekends PURPOSE The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the supervision of overnight Resident Care Associates (RCA), communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading, demonstrating and supporting all the elements of wellness which are core components of Phoenix programs and services.
Requirements
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
- A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
- Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
- Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times
- Understanding of infection control procedures
- Proficient in using MS Office
- Understands and able to implement Personalized Service Plans
- Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
- Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
- Understands nursing function in assisted living, quality of care and quality of life objectives
- Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance tools
- Is proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlines
- Has exceptional grammar and documentation skills
- Understands basic concepts of risk management
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
- Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
Responsibilities
- Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process.
- Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents overnight.
- Assist the Wellness Director with supervising overnight Resident Care Associates (RCA) and chart organization.
- Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in residents' condition.
- Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completing monthly wellness health updates
- Assist with direct resident care as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
