Wellness Nurse LPN LVN

Wellness Nurse

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Job Description

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/provincial, and local standards and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Responsibilities

• Identify ongoing needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
• Ensure proper follow through and participate with evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
• Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and data gathering information 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.
• Monitor and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required and directed.
• Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
• 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.
• Partner with the RCD and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks.
• Understand and practice 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

• 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 knowledge of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass ("Right" resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).
• Act as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.
• Monitor the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
• Complete Medication Observations and skills checks for medication care managers at the direction of the RCD.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• Demonstrate knowledge in key quality improvement areas:
  • Resident Centered Care Model
  • APIE
  • Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes
  • Actively participate in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings
• Demonstrate knowledge in 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
• Review Physician Reports of all new residents as directed by RCD.
• Order medications and equipment as directed by RCD.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Sunrise practices and guidelines in accordance with resident care programs to include skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, and bowel/bladder.
• Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring of documentation related to resident's clinical health and wellness.
• Ensure resident changes, concerns, and/or solutions are reported to RCD as appropriate.
• Contribute to overall engagement programs including participating in team member engagement surveys.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training.

Core Competencies

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making