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Wellness Nurse RN
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Sunrise Senior Living The
Wellness Nurse RN
is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Job Overview
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. Responsibilities & Qualifications
Identify on-going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered. Ensure proper follow through, assessment, and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status. Assist 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. Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents. Assess, monitor, and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required and directed. Maintain communications with resident’s family and or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met. Contact resident’s attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request. Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident. Assist in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state/provincial regulations. Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community. Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed. Understand and follow infection control practices. Medication Programs
Monitor each resident’s medication and treatment profile regularly to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately. Transcribe physician orders Medication Administration Record Treatment Administration Record (MAR/TAR) to include initials, date and time ‘noted’ and, date faxed to pharmacy accurately and promptly. Complete MAR/TAR audit each month. Demonstrate and is knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
Demonstrate and is knowledgeable in the following key quality improvement areas: Resident Centered Care Model, APIE, Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes. Demonstrate and is knowledgeable in the following key regulations: All Federal, State/Provincial, and Local resident care and services regulations, Resident Rights, Resident Assessment/Evaluation process in accordance with state/provincial regulatory requirements. Core Competencies
Ability to handle multiple priorities. Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care. Competent in organizational and time management skills. Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills. Experience And Qualifications
Graduate of approved college/school of nursing. Maintains a current state/provincial license as a professional Registered Nurse (RN). Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state/provincial, and local regulations. Salary range: $38.60/hr - $51.55/hr.
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Wellness Nurse RN
role at
Sunrise Senior Living The
Wellness Nurse RN
is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Job Overview
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. Responsibilities & Qualifications
Identify on-going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered. Ensure proper follow through, assessment, and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status. Assist 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. Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents. Assess, monitor, and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required and directed. Maintain communications with resident’s family and or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met. Contact resident’s attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request. Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident. Assist in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state/provincial regulations. Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community. Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed. Understand and follow infection control practices. Medication Programs
Monitor each resident’s medication and treatment profile regularly to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately. Transcribe physician orders Medication Administration Record Treatment Administration Record (MAR/TAR) to include initials, date and time ‘noted’ and, date faxed to pharmacy accurately and promptly. Complete MAR/TAR audit each month. Demonstrate and is knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
Demonstrate and is knowledgeable in the following key quality improvement areas: Resident Centered Care Model, APIE, Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes. Demonstrate and is knowledgeable in the following key regulations: All Federal, State/Provincial, and Local resident care and services regulations, Resident Rights, Resident Assessment/Evaluation process in accordance with state/provincial regulatory requirements. Core Competencies
Ability to handle multiple priorities. Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care. Competent in organizational and time management skills. Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills. Experience And Qualifications
Graduate of approved college/school of nursing. Maintains a current state/provincial license as a professional Registered Nurse (RN). Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state/provincial, and local regulations. Salary range: $38.60/hr - $51.55/hr.
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