Wellness Nurse
We are seeking a highly skilled Wellness Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate a passion for providing high-quality resident care.
Job Description:
The Wellness Nurse is responsible for the overall well-being of our residents. This includes identifying on-going needs and services, ensuring proper follow-through, assessment and documentation, and assisting the Resident Care Director in conducting resident assessments.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
* Identify resident needs: The Wellness Nurse will identify the ongoing needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services.
* Assess and document: The Wellness Nurse will ensure proper follow-through, assessment and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
* Conduct monthly wellness visits: The Wellness Nurse will conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.
* Monitor and report: The Wellness Nurse will assess, monitor, and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident; documents and reports as required and directed.
Qualifications:
* Nursing degree: A graduate of an approved college or school of nursing.
* Current licensure: Maintains a current state license as a professional Registered Nurse (RN).
* Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment.
* Skills: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state, and local regulations.