Description

Job Summary

The Resident Care Nurse/Wellness Nurse is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing with the overall implementation, delivery and coordination of Resident Care services at the Community. They will be responsible for the PM/HS Medication Pass in one of our buildings.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

· Responsible for the care of Residents of Oakwood, Birchwood, and Maplewood

· Assist in the medication program.

· Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.

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

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

· Assist in the training of Resident Care staff and in orientation of new staff.

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

· May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

· Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse with a current license in good standing.

· Certification or licensed per state guidelines.

· Must successfully complete all HallKeen Assisted Living Communities specified training programs.

· Able to apply common sense strategies to resolve issues as they arise within the scope of responsibilities assigned, and to report issues outside of scope to Director of Nursing.

· Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.

Physical Demands

· Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.

· Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.