Wellness Nurse LPN/ RN Per Diem

Wellness Nurse LPN / RN

What we offer :

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Paid training & uniforms
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package : including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

Essential Functions :

• Supervise Resident Services Department associates, including C.N.A.’s (Resident Services Assistants).
• Assist in supervising the medication program and assist the residents with self-administration of medication.
• Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.
• Report any significant incidents and / or changes in the residents needs to the Executive Director / Resident Services Director.
• Support the completion of resident assessments and service plans.
• Assist with clinical assessments / recertification’s per ALSA requirements.
• Support Resident Services Director in hiring for and managing performance within the department.
• Assist in the training and participate in orientation of new associates.
• Attend and participate in scheduled in-service programs, training programs and associate meetings.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Services Assistants as needed.
• Providing coaching and mentoring to Resident Services Department associates as needed.
• Support residents and families as needed to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
• Assist with supervision of RSA staff during provision of care.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Compliance & Safety :

• Follows emergency procedures.
• Understands safety practices and procedures.

Communication :

• Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members
• Encourages positive work environment.

Education / Experience / Licensure / Certification :

• Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the appropriate state(s).
• Basic first aid and CPR certification.
• Two years full time or full time equivalent clinical experience.
• Experience in assisted living or long term care setting preferred.
• Experience and / or special interest working with seniors.

Physical Requirements :

• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
• Physically able to bend and reach.
• Physically able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to transfer residents and use a Hoyer Lift and other medical equipment when needed.

Miscellaneous :

• Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• May be required to work extended hours.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status.
28 days ago