Lead Wellness Nurse

The Phoenix at Lake Lanier is seeking a Lead Wellness Nurse to join their team! The Lead Wellness Nurse reports directly to the Wellness Director.

Shift Details

Mon-Friday ; Every other weekend required

RELATIONSHIP

The Lead Wellness Nurse reports directly to the Wellness Director/Resident Care Director

PURPOSE

The Lead Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to medication care assistance/administration, communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading, demonstrating, and supporting all the elements of wellness which are core components of Phoenix programs and services.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Care

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Supports the Wellness Director with Completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident monthly
• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completion of monthly wellness visit
• Provides oversight to staff and/or direction to other staff during crisis situations in the absence of the Wellness director/ Resident Care Director.
• Reviews, reads, and notates Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident's changes. Ensures that day to day communication take place between staff and between shifts
• Audits Incontinent/ medical supplies and generates a list for the Wellness Director/Resident Care Director of items needed
• Ensures that the care stream tasks are signed off during each shift.
• Assist with resident care as needed

Structure

• Reviews for accuracy and compliance, all physician orders that are prescribed during the shift and notifying the pharmacy of needed refills
• Conducts controlled substance declining inventory sheets counts at the beginning and end of each shift with the exiting and/or oncoming Nurse to ensure accuracy and that it always reflects the correct number of narcotics available
• Acts as a liaison with pharmacy to ensure effective services for our residents
• Checks accuracy and labeling for all medications delivered from the pharmacy and before administering to a resident. Follows up directly with the pharmacy for any identified issues or concerns and notifies the Wellness Director of any discrepancies
• Assists with checking in cycle medications regardless of the packaging system.
• Supports the Wellness Director with maintaining wellness files according to Phoenix policies and state regulations.
• Ensures the community emergency/First aid kits remain stocked with the proper supplies
• Monitoring of each resident's medication and treatment profile to ensure each medication and

treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately

• Demonstrates and knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass (“Right” resident,

medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse)

• Monitors the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• Must be certified a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Understanding of infection control procedures

• Basic computer skills
• Understands usage of Scheduling Software.
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Understands and able to implement Personalized Service Plans
• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Understands nursing function in assisted living, quality of care and quality of life objectives
• Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance tools
• Is proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlines
• Has exceptional grammar and documentation skills
• Understands basic concepts of risk management