What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Nurse position at Applewood Retirement Living?
At Loomis Communities, we open doors to positive aging . Building on our proud traditions of integrity, security and hospitality, our vision is for Loomis to always be a vibrant, welcoming community, providing resources to maximize well-being and personal fulfillment; while sharing our talents and strengths with all those whose lives we touch.
Join The Loomis Team
where you get to work alongside a dedicated team of professionals to impact the
quality of life for our residents.
The Loomis Communities is seeking a talented LPN/RN/NP
Part Time, 8am-12pm, Sat & Sundays (additional hours optional)
SUMMARY:
Provides support to the Health Services Director, Assisted Living & Home Care Director and Primary Care Physician by ensuring the highest standard of health and wellness needs of residents are addressed and met utilizing person-centered care. Provides residents with excellent care through consistent use of clinical judgement and decision making skills and thorough communication with medical providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Practices within scope of nursing license
following facility policies and procedures as well as in accordance with
Federal, State and local regulations. Utilizes excellent critical thinking and
decision making skills along with critical reasoning in all circumstances while
treating each resident as an individual and using person centered care.
- Monitors and maintains necessary health information
of residents while maintaining up-to-date medical records.
- Acts as a health and wellness resource for
residents by providing nursing assessment, advice, consultation and related
education and coaching while maintaining privacy and dignity for residents. Maintains
open lines of communication and close relationships with residents, family
members, vendors, as well as external and internal medical professionals to
facilitate highest quality of health care.
- Demonstrates an
awareness of, a respect for and attention to the diversity of the people with
whom they interact (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other
stakeholders) that is reflected in attitudes, behavior and services.
- Performs job
functions in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of The Loomis
Communities. Adheres to The Loomis
Communities Compliance and Ethics Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
- Current Massachusetts Nursing License
Preferred Education:
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
Preferred Experience:
- 2 years Physicians office or Ambulatory Care Center or Adult Medicine Practice.
Licenses(Required/Preferred)
- Current Massachusetts Nursing License
- CPR certification
Skills/Competencies:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in various, complex situations.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to relate well to all residents, including the emotionally upset, those with impaired communication ability and those dealing with emergency situations.
- Ability to utilize excellent critical thinking and decision making skills.
- Ability to deal respectfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the public.