Wellness Nurse RN/LPN

Department: Resident Services

Reports To: Resident Care Director

Status: Non-exempt

Job Summary

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. Will also assist in monitoring 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.

• Assist in supervising the medication program and assisting the residents with self-administration of their medication.
• 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 Resident Care Director in the completion of resident assessments and services plans in compliance with Federal and/or state regulations.
• Assist in the training of Resident Care 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.