LPN Wellness Nurse - PRN 7a - 7p

Reports To:  Resident Services Director

Summary: The Resident Services Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN) is responsible for assisting the Resident Services Director with the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of Resident Care Services at the Community. 

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.