What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Nurse Specialist position at AgeWell Solvere Living?
Solvere Living , a national senior living management company, is currently searching for an experienced RN for our Wellness Nurse Specialist position to oversee the implementation of Solvere wellness processes, systems and programs in the nursing departments. This position works directly with the General Manager, Wellness Director, Valeo Director, Salus coach and other community department heads, as needed, to ensure policies and procedures are implemented and regulatory compliance is maintained. The Wellness Nurse specialist supports the community when there is a vacancy in a wellness director in a community to support the continued operation of the nursing department. They will assist in the training and education of department heads and at times front line staff. This person will provide on-site and long- distance assistance to communities on a daily basis.
Qualified Candidates must have a compact RN license or the ability to obtain a compact RN license. Must have Assisted Living experience. Regional or multilocation experience preferred.
As a certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row, we proudly offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Group Purchasing and Employee Assistance program
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
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At AgeWell Solvere Living, we don't just offer you a job; we invite you to become part of a dynamic team that champions your potential. Just as we honor the legacies of those who reside in our communities, we celebrate the dreams of those who work alongside us. Imagine a workplace where your efforts make a meaningful impact on lives, where your ideas are valued, and your growth is nurtured. That's the spirit of our culture - supportive, inclusive, and empowering.- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness options
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Savings Plan (with company match)
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Provide on-site support to community in absence of a Wellness Director
- Ensure clinical services are provided in accordance with state regulations, accepted clinical standards, and Community policies & procedures.
- Ensure on-going compliance and assist in implementation of EMR/EMAR system.
- Assist in direct onboarding and training of new Wellness Directors.
- Provide continued support to Wellness Directors in each community.
- Assist in implementation of Solvere systems and programs in newly licensed and unlicensed communities, as well as newly added communities to the Solvere portfolio.
- Is aware and knowledgeable of the federal and state laws and regulations regarding assisted living/memory care and the regulations of the state’s nursing commission; ensures and maintains regulatory compliance with all such regulations.
- Provide follow up and oversight to community for Plan of Correction following Quality Assurance Audits
- Participate in Solvere’s Annual Quality Assurance Program at the communities
- Provide site visit reports and plans of correction as needed to the management team following community site visits.
- Assist in implementation of new Solvere and wellness initiatives in each community.
- Collaborates with Solvere’s wellness team and other Solvere management team members, as needed
- Available after-hours for issues related to current resident needs.
- Must be a Registered Nurse with a compact license licensed with either of the following:
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing and a minimum of two (2) years of full time, or the equivalent of full-time, clinical experience in nursing, at least one year of which shall be in a home healthcare agency or Community health program that included care of the sick at home; or
- A diploma or associates degree in nursing and at least four (4) years of full-time, or the equivalent of full-time, clinical experience in nursing within the past ten (10) years, at least (1) year of which shall be in a home healthcare agency or Community health program that included care of the sick at home.
- Experience and passion in working with older adults.
- Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
- Able to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, community team members, peers and Solvere team members.
- In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases
- Able to spend long periods of time walking or standing.
- Able to react quickly and accurately in any situation.
Authority Guidelines:
- Serves as a resource, support and expert in the areas of wellness within a community.
- Will coach and provide direction in areas of wellness to community teams as needed.
- Will communicate all new tasks assigned and initiatives with department head as well as to the General Manager
- Will inform and review with Vice President of Wellness situations involving:
- residents with clinical risks
- questionable move ins
- potential resident move outs
- programming implementation updates and concerns
- licensing concerns, questions or presence in a community
- department head performance concerns
- Will immediately communicate with Vice President of Wellness any immediate concerns identified while on site at a community or informed of via phone call.
Miscellaneous:
- May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.
- May have picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
- May be 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 (up to 16 hours per day).
- May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B & C viruses.
- Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
- Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.
- May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to travel between states up to 75% of the time.
