What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Wellness Nurse position at The Phoenix At Lake Lanier?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
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
treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately
medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse)
Requirements :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSURE - CERTIFICATION
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Understanding of infection control procedures
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