Wellness Nurse, LPN - Weekend Doubles (3 PM -11 PM/11 PM - 7 AM)
Company: Watercrest Senior Living Group
Location: Winter Park
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
SERVANT LEADERSHIP:
Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve
seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their
achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with
their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living and memory
care services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates
champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of
acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these
servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops
value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Wellness Nurse provides direct and indirect care to residents
in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner. The Wellness
Nurse performs his/her duties under the supervision of the Resident
Wellness Director while adhering
to mandated nursing standards. The Wellness Nurse is responsible
for maintaining compliance with all state and
federal regulations while utilizing the standards of care policies
and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
* Serve as the "Charge Nurse" in the absence of the Executive
Director and Resident Wellness
Director
* Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including
but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation
and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as
Company policy and procedure
* Assures resident rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all
times
* Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the
residents' individual conditions and are trained to provide the
resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive
manner
* Assist the residents with their self-medication or administration
of medications
* Responsible for limited nursing license daily recommendations and
documentation (if applicable)
* Implements plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness
Director
* Implements change in condition plans
* Provides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided
to residents
* Assembles and maintains resident charting and accurately
maintains all records
* Completes accident and incident reports as required
* Maintains relationships with residents, family members and
responsible parties
* Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including
disasters, fire and other emergencies
* Ensures adequate and appropriately trained resident care
specialists are available for each shift within company and state
guidelines
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management,
team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources
and outside contacts
* Able to make independent decisions
* Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring
manner
* Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the
Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act
(ADA)
* Must possess a passion to work with and around senior
citizens
* Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
* LPN or RN license (LPN preferred)
EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES:
* Two (2) years in the senior living environment preferred
* Strong leadership skills with a minimum of two (2) years'
experience in supervising and management preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following physical demands are representative of those that
must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position:
* Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
* Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
* Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
* Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing,
walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
* Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions
and information to residents and team members
* Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
* Work in all areas of the community
* Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning
chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and
other conditions
* Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to
prevent burns, falls, and infection
* Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit,
rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
* Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
* Follow Safety Policy & Procedures
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