Overview
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The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the overall well-being of our residents, assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, “to champion the quality of life for all seniors” in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local standards and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Essential Duties
* Coordination Of Health Needs: Identify ongoing needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
* Ensure proper follow through, assessment, and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
* Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident assessments at time of move in, 30 days post move in, semi-annually and with any change in status.
* Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.
* Assess, monitor, and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required and directed.
* Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
* Maintain communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.
* Contact resident’s attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request.
* Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
* Assist in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state/provincial regulations.
* Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community.
* Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.
* Understand and follow infection control practices.
* Partner with the RCD and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks.
* Understand and practice the proper method of attending to and disposing of and the possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions.
* Medication Programs: Monitor each resident’s medication and treatment profile regularly to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately.
* Transcribe physician orders/MAR/TAR to include initials, date and time noted and date faxed to pharmacy accurately and promptly.
* Complete MAR/TAR audit each month.
* Demonstrate knowledge of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass (Right resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).
* Act as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.
* Monitor the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
* Complete Medication Observations and skills checks for medication care managers at the direction of the RCD.
* Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrate knowledge in key quality improvement areas including Resident Centered Care Model, APIE, Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes; actively participate in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings.
* Demonstrate knowledge of regulations: All Federal, State/Provincial, and Local resident care and services regulations; Resident Rights; Resident Assessment/Evaluation process in accordance with state/provincial regulatory requirements.
* Review Physician Reports of all new residents as directed by RCD.
* Order medications and equipment as directed by RCD.
* Demonstrate knowledge of Sunrise practices and guidelines in accordance with resident care programs (skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, bowel/bladder).
* Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring of documentation related to residents’ clinical health and wellness.
* Ensure resident changes, concerns, and/or solutions are reported to RCD as appropriate.
* Contribute to engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
* Attend regular meetings (Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator).
* Maintain compliance in required training and all training required by state or province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure Sunrise standards are always met.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Core Competencies: Ability to handle multiple priorities; strong written and verbal communication; ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care; strong organizational and time management skills; good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
* Experience and Qualifications: Graduate of approved college/school of nursing; current state/provincial RN license; minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care; knowledge of nursing practices and regulatory requirements; proficiency in computer skills and Sunrise applications; ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours.
About Sunrise
Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. We celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve, with support, benefits, and growth opportunities to help you reach your goals – at work and in life.
Benefits and Other Compensation
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
* Retirement Savings Plans
* Employee Assistance Program / Discount Program
* Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
* myFlexPay to receive pay within hours of a shift
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Bonuses may be offered based on position, plan/program, and performance
* Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Accessibility
Upon request, Sunrise Senior Living will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment process. If you require accommodation during this process please contact Talent.Acquisition@sunriseseniorliving.com
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