Wellness Nurse

Job Description:

The Resident Care Nurse is responsible for assisting the Resident Care Director with the overall implementation, delivery and coordination of Resident Care services at the Community. Nurse will also assist in administering the medication management program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

· Administering medications to residents following the policies and procedures of the Limited Medication Administration program.

· Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living. Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.

· Report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents needs to the Executive Director/Resident Care Director.

· Assist in the completion of resident assessments and services plans.

· Assist in the training of assisted living staff and participates in orientation of new staff.

· Attend and participates in scheduled in-service programs, training programs and staff meetings.

· Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Care Assistants

· May perform other duties as assigned.