Wellness Nurse / Rn Designee

THIS IS A TUESDAY - SATURDAY POSITION.

The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overall well-being of our residents, assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, “to champion the quality of life for all seniors” in accordance with federal, state and local standards and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Coordination of Health Needs:

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.

• Ensures proper follow through, assessment and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.

• Assists Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident assessments at time of move in, 30 days post move in, semi-annually and with any change in status.

• Conducts monthly wellness visits for all residents.

• Assesses, monitors, and follows up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident; documents and reports as required and directed.

• Documents all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.

• Maintains communications with resident’s family and or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.

• Contacts resident’s attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request.

• Ensures weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.

• Assists in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state regulations.

• Maintains medical supplies and emergency kits for the community.

• Provides clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.

• Understands and follows infection control practices.

• Partners with the RCD and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks.

• Understands and practices the proper method of attending to and disposing of and the possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions.

Medication Programs: • Regularly monitors each resident’s medication and treatment profile to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately.

• Accurately and promptly transcribes physician orders MAR/TAR (Medication Administration Record / Treatment Administration Record) to include initials, date and time ‘noted’ and date faxed to pharmacy.

• Completes MAR/TAR audit each month.

• Demonstrates and is knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass (“Right” resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).

• Acts as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.

• Monitors the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.

• At the direction of the RCD, completes Medication Observations and skills checks for medication care managers.

• Acts as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: • Demonstrates and is knowledgeable in the following key quality improvement areas: o Resident Centered Care Model o APIE o Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes o Actively participates in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings & Clinical Meetings • Demonstrates and is knowledgeable in the following key regulations: o All Federal, State and Local resident care and services regulations o Resident Rights o Resident Assessment/Evaluation process in accordance to state / province regulatory requirements • Reviews Physician Reports of all new residents as directed by Resident Care Director (RCD). • Orders medications and equipment as directed by Resident Care Director (RCD). • Knowledgeable of and demonstrates Sunrise practices and guidelines in accordance with resident care programs to include skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, and bowel/bladder. • Assists in implementation, training and monitoring of documentation related to resident’s clinical health and wellness. • Ensures resident changes, concerns and/or solutions are reported to Resident Care Director as appropriate. • Contributes to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops. • Attends regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team Meetings, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor / Department Coordinator.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $41.50 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Assisted living facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person