Wellness Nurse, LVN

Oakmont Senior Living • $83K — $87K *

Burlingame, CA 94010In-Person

Healthcare

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

California nursing license in good standing (LVN or RN)
1 year experience in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) preferred
Proficient in MS Office Suite and able to operate standard office equipment
Knowledge or willingness to learn about assisted living and dementia care
Experience working with seniors, especially cognitively impaired individuals
Certification in first aid and CPR required
Pass a criminal background check and health screenings, including TB tests

Responsibilities

Communicate with healthcare professionals regarding resident care needs
Coordinate medical, dental, and vision care for residents
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
Support Medication Technicians in medication delivery
Assist with resident assessments as directed
Monitor resident health and communicate updates to relevant parties
Document resident care thoroughly according to policy
Coordinate prescription orders and oversee medication storage

Benefits

Consistent coverage from a licensed professional seven days a week
Opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals
Engagement with residents in a supportive environment
Ongoing training and development in assisted living care
Contribution to maintaining the health and independence of elderly residents

Full Job Description

Position: Wellness Nurse( Hiring for this position must be approved by VP of Health Services PRIOT TO POSTING)

Tuesday - Saturday

Pay Range: $40.00 - $42.00

The Wellness Nurse is a licensed nurse responsible for coordinating resident care and medication management under the medical direction and supervision of the residents• attending physicians in order to ensure the resident remains as independent as possible for as long as possible. The Wellness Nurse works on the scheduled days off of the Health Services Director to provide the community with consistent coverage from a licensed medical professional seven (7) days a week.

Responsibilities:

Communicate with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of all residents in the community.
Coordinate incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care for residents.
Perform nursing duties as directed and in accordance with the appropriate scope of the Nurse Practice Act, including administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by a physician.
Provide support to Medication Technicians to ensure competent delivery of medications to residents.
Assist with resident assessment tasks as directed by the Health Services Director.
Conduct staff interviews and observe residents on a continual basis to ensure community staff is informed of changes in residents• physical and emotional health. Communicate all relevant resident information to physicians and other healthcare professionals. Alert Executive Director and responsible party to concerns as needed.
Complete thorough documentation in the resident chart on an ongoing basis according to company policy and state regulations.
Review and monitor staff use of the Shift Report daily and participate in the change of shift meeting to communicate pertinent information regarding resident care needs as needed.
Coordinate prescription orders with doctors• offices and pharmacy delivery of medication. Oversee the central storage and delivery of medications.
Communicate with residents and responsible parties regarding the community's preferred pharmacy and incontinence supply programs.

Qualifications:

Must be a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing
Prefer one (1) year of experience working in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
Able to operate standard office equipment, including fax machine, copier, telephone, etc.
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
Able to obtain and maintain valid first aid and CPR certification
Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.
For the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.

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