Singh Management
Brief Description
Job Title:
Wellness Nurse
Position Summary:
Wellness Nurses improve the quality of our residents’ lives by helping them live in a healthy and safe manner. Through assessments, in-services, medication management and daily rounds, our Wellness Nurses work with our Resident Care Managers to ensure that our residents are leading healthy and happy lives. Our Wellness Nurses are a part of the Resident Care team and report to the Resident Care Manager. They value the satisfaction that comes from enhancing the quality of life of our residents and the relationships they establish with them.
Our Resident Care Department provides individualized care to seniors who are in need of assistance with personal tasks. Our care associates assist residents with their everyday needs such as bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility, medication administration, and engagement in social activities. Through constant compassion, patience, and understanding, they strive to maintain resident independence and dignity.
Responsibilities
Oversee and ensure quality assurance by monitoring completion and quality of assessments, referrals, coordination of services and care plans for residents.
Provide wellness care for our residents, and follow up with resident concerns or health issues.
Administer and assist with medication management in order to assure that all residents are receiving the correct medication at the proper time.
Assess vitals of residents and to report any changes to the doctor on file in order to assure that the residents are maintaining a high level of health. This includes completing assessments and assisting in managing service care plans for residents.
Assist with doctor days, care conferences, and care plan creation.
Create an educational environment by training associates on various physical and behavioral health topics. Attend in-service trainings to continue providing excellent care to our residents.
Maintain all regulatory compliance for our licensed assisted living and memory care communities.
Assist with medication management and maintaining accurate physician and pharmacy orders for residents.
Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Resident Care Manager.
Competencies
Patience – Works hard to understand the people and process before making judgements and acting. Very tolerant and sensitive with people, and takes time to listen. Does not take shortcuts, follows established processes well.
Customer Focused – Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customer by establishing and maintaining effective relationships as well as gaining trust and respect of customers.
Passion for Seniors – Feels strongly about working with the senior population. Has a drive to go above and beyond for seniors. Typically, this comes from a personal experience or prior work experience in a senior citizen setting.
Integrity and Trust – Does what they say they will do, does not take the easy road, and does not misrepresent themselves for personal gain. Always does the right thing, even when it does not benefit themselves directly.
Job Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse license is required in the state in which you are applying.
CPR certified is required.
1+ year previous experience as a Nurse is preferred.
Previous experience working in an assisted living or memory care community is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Associates in this role are occasionally exposed to hot water and cleaning chemicals.
Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push, and pull.
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. 80 pounds of pressure may be placed on the associate through transfers using transfer belts or mechanical assists.
Ability to perform repetitive movements, including simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
Constant standing and walking.
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Wellness Nurse
Position Summary:
Wellness Nurses improve the quality of our residents’ lives by helping them live in a healthy and safe manner. Through assessments, in-services, medication management and daily rounds, our Wellness Nurses work with our Resident Care Managers to ensure that our residents are leading healthy and happy lives. Our Wellness Nurses are a part of the Resident Care team and report to the Resident Care Manager. They value the satisfaction that comes from enhancing the quality of life of our residents and the relationships they establish with them.
Our Resident Care Department provides individualized care to seniors who are in need of assistance with personal tasks. Our care associates assist residents with their everyday needs such as bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility, medication administration, and engagement in social activities. Through constant compassion, patience, and understanding, they strive to maintain resident independence and dignity.
Responsibilities
Oversee and ensure quality assurance by monitoring completion and quality of assessments, referrals, coordination of services and care plans for residents.
Provide wellness care for our residents, and follow up with resident concerns or health issues.
Administer and assist with medication management in order to assure that all residents are receiving the correct medication at the proper time.
Assess vitals of residents and to report any changes to the doctor on file in order to assure that the residents are maintaining a high level of health. This includes completing assessments and assisting in managing service care plans for residents.
Assist with doctor days, care conferences, and care plan creation.
Create an educational environment by training associates on various physical and behavioral health topics. Attend in-service trainings to continue providing excellent care to our residents.
Maintain all regulatory compliance for our licensed assisted living and memory care communities.
Assist with medication management and maintaining accurate physician and pharmacy orders for residents.
Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Resident Care Manager.
Competencies
Patience – Works hard to understand the people and process before making judgements and acting. Very tolerant and sensitive with people, and takes time to listen. Does not take shortcuts, follows established processes well.
Customer Focused – Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customer by establishing and maintaining effective relationships as well as gaining trust and respect of customers.
Passion for Seniors – Feels strongly about working with the senior population. Has a drive to go above and beyond for seniors. Typically, this comes from a personal experience or prior work experience in a senior citizen setting.
Integrity and Trust – Does what they say they will do, does not take the easy road, and does not misrepresent themselves for personal gain. Always does the right thing, even when it does not benefit themselves directly.
Job Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse license is required in the state in which you are applying.
CPR certified is required.
1+ year previous experience as a Nurse is preferred.
Previous experience working in an assisted living or memory care community is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Associates in this role are occasionally exposed to hot water and cleaning chemicals.
Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push, and pull.
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. 80 pounds of pressure may be placed on the associate through transfers using transfer belts or mechanical assists.
Ability to perform repetitive movements, including simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
Constant standing and walking.
Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Singh Management by 2x
Get notified about new Nurse jobs in
Rochester Hills, MI .
#J-18808-Ljbffr