Job Description
Job Description
Description :
POSITION TITLE : WELLNESS NURSE (LPN)
DEPARTMENT : Clinical Services
REPORTS TO : Wellness Director
Viva Senior Living at Greenpoint is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Enriched Housing Program . In this vital role, you will provide hands-on nursing care, monitor residents’ health status, and support their ability to live independently in a warm, community-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while working as part of a caring, mission-driven team.
POSITION SUMMARY :
- The essential functions of the job for the Wellness Nurse, requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following :
- Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
- Must possess a valid LPN license issued by the State
- Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
- Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
- In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,
evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Wellness Nurse is responsible to provide care, treatment, medication administration to assigned residents, and to continually monitor and assess the residents’ condition and report in accordance with plans of care, established medical practices, and all applicable laws and regulations, and Viva’s policy and procedure.Assists with oversight of ancillary care staff in the absence of the Wellness Director or Assistant Wellness Director.Provide care to assigned residents based on plans of careMedication assistance and / or administration with adherence to the Five Rights of Medication AdministrationReordering and receipt of medicationsProvide personal care and ADL assistanceSupervision of Care staffMaintains shift to shift reportProvides emergency assistance to residents with appropriate follow-upObtains and transcribes physician ordersMaintains case management documentationANNUAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS :
Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations.Requirements :