Description

The LVN (Wellness Nurse) will assist with the comprehensive delivery of personal care services to residents on a day-to-day basis following required regulatory requirements. The LVN (Wellness Nurse) will also assist in maintaining a physical and social environment, which will be conducive to the best interests and welfare of the residents.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Servant Leadership.
Conducts resident evaluations in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations.
Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of medication, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the Title 22 as well as Company policy and procedure.
Assure that all resident caregivers are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional, and sensitive manner.
Monitor’s staff performance and compliance with best practices.
Monitors and maintains some vital statistics as required.
Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents and responsible parties
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

Able to supervise caregiving employees using independent judgment and discretion.
Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community and regulators, if required.
Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
Must have the skill and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and Community.
Must have strong documentation skills.
Leadership skills.
Able to make independent decisions.
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner.
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
Able to work under moderate stress at times and in emergency situations.
Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to team members.
Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Education & Experience:

Licensed Vocational Nurse with active license required.
Minimum Two (2) years in the senior living environment ideal.
Licensed LVN in good standing with State Licensing Authority.
Memory care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day.
Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions.

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