What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Specialist position at Sunrise Senior Living?
Sunrise Senior Living is a leading provider of senior care services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care with a personal touch.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in promoting the overall well-being of our residents.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and identify ongoing needs and services of residents, ensuring the highest quality resident services.
- Ensure proper follow-through, assessment, and documentation for residents with changes in healthcare services and status.
- Collaborate with the Resident Care Director (RCD) to conduct resident assessments at move-in, 30 days post-move-in, semi-annually, and with any change in status.
- Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents, focusing on their physical and emotional health.
- Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Maintain effective communication with residents' families and responsible parties to ensure medical needs are being met.
- Contact residents' attending physicians when necessary and/or upon family request, fostering a collaborative approach to resident care.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved college/school of nursing.
- Maintains a current state license as a professional Registered Nurse (RN).
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care.
