Reno, Nevada
Wellness Nurse - LPN or RN Job Opening in Reno, Nevada - MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATIONAL BELIEFS:
At MorningStar Senior Living we sincerely believe in caring for and loving the residents of our communities and that the human capacity to grow, to learn and to contribute is ageless. We consider it a privilege and responsibility to ?cast a new light on senior living? through these foundational principles:
Honoring God in our business practices and relationships, we are dedicated to strong moral values and ethics
We value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals
We recognize the inherent quality of all human beings and are committed to enhancing our resident?s quality of life
We are committed to hiring and retaining employees who use creative minds and compassionate hearts to serve our residents
With this vision, we will work to create a life of special moments for our residents
JOB SUMMARY:
The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. The Wellness Nurse must exhibit genuine interest in residents and show patience and understanding while working with residents, families and visitors. This position assesses health, functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized service plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness and maximizes the resident?s opportunity to remain in the assisted living environment. The wellness nurse oversees and promotes the residents? health and wellness through regular visits with each resident, resident assessment, and ongoing communication with the resident care team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities according to MorningStar?s Standards. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
: Current Nursing License issued by appropriate state licensing agency and must have a First Aid certificate as required
: Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience working with the elderly in an assisted living, skilled nursing or hospital environment. Basic typing skills along with a working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software.
Continuing Education: As required by law and attend in-service educations within the community
Professional Memberships: Recommended and encouraged
Other: Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procurement manuals, etc. Must have good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral direction. Provide maximum resident-care services within limits defined by delegated tasks
STANDARDS: Perform duties in accordance with established methods and techniques and in conformance with recognized standards.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related resident-care service
Understanding of standard techniques used in providing personal services for resident and in caring for equipment and supplies
Good understanding of basis of universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies
Be aware of the assessment process, and the development and execution of negotiated care plans
Possess the ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations according to MorningStar standards and the Nurse Practice Act
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Wellness Director, the Wellness Nurse will:
Meet with each resident on a regular basis to provide health and wellness, check and answer any health-related questions
Review the resident?s medical report prior to move-in to ensure that MorningStar can provide for the resident?s individual needs and that regulatory requirements have been fulfilled
Orders medications and oversees the resident?s medication schedule for residents receiving medication administration services
Assure that all medications prescribed are available by auditing the medication records and cart twice weekly
Verify the shift change MAR audit and Narcotic count twice weekly
Ensure proper documentation for medication assistance administration
Monitor the medication administration record for holes and completion of all required documentation weekly and reports any discrepancy to the Wellness Director
Perform duties in accordance with established methods and techniques and in conformance with recognized standards
Provide maximum resident-care services within limits defined by delegated tasks
Assists the Wellness Director by monitoring med passes by the MCM
Assist the Wellness Director in developing and maintaining an up-to-date individual service plan for each resident
Maintain ongoing communication with the resident, resident?s family and physician regarding the resident?s medical needs
Coordinate additional health services the resident may need.
On call duties for staffing & scheduling and works as MCM when other MCMs are not available. Provides coverage of the position in cases of emergency to ensure medication assistance is provided
Review changes in resident conditions with the Wellness Director, Executive Director and resident?s physician
Ensure all infection control guidelines are met
Maintain residents? health care files. Document per MorningStar standards
Facilitate OSHA training and assist employees with OSHA compliance
Oversee and assist with training regarding resident?s health and wellness
Assist residents and Wellness Director by performing duties in caring for residents in the community, working under the supervision of the Wellness Director
Assist in transporting, bathing, and dressing residents when necessary. Comb hair, clean teeth, care for nails, provide assistance to bathroom, and assist with feeding residents when needed
Under the direction of the Wellness Director, assists with resident assessments and negotiated service plans
Provides safety, comfort, and well-being of our residents
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form
EEO
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Nursing: 1 year
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