Nurse Leader in Senior Living

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify ongoing needs and services of residents to promote the highest quality resident services
• Ensure proper follow-through, participate in evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status
• Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and 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 falls, accidents, or incidents; document and report as required and directed
• Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file
• Maintain communication with residents' families and/or responsible parties to ensure medical needs are being met
• Contact residents' attending physicians 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 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 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 bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions
• Regularly monitor each resident's medication and treatment profile to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately