What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Spring Village at Dover?
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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 in accordance with federal, state and local standards policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Building Trust
- Communication
- Contributing to Team Success
- Managing Work (includes Time Management)
- Planning and Organizing *
- Quality Orientation
- Stress Tolerance
- Technical / Professional Knowledge
- Ability to supervise a shift
- Works with other management in employee hiring and disciplinary actions
- Identifies on-going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
- Ensures proper follow through, assessment and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
- Assists Director of Nursing (DON) in conducting resident assessments at time of move in, 15 days post move in, quarterly and with any change in status.
- Conducts monthly wellness visits for all residents.
- Assess, monitors and follows up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident or incident; documents and reports as required and directed.
- Documents all pertinent information in the resident wellness file including pertinent information noted in the Daily Log.
- Maintains communications with resident’s family and or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met and communicates outcomes of monthly wellness visits as needed.
- Contacts resident’s attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request.
- Ensures weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
- Assists in maintaining wellness files according to policies, federal and state regulations.
- Maintains medical supplies for the community and emergency kits.
- Provides clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of approved college / school of nursing
- Maintains a current state license as a professional Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital or long term care environment preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $38