RN Wellness Nurse
Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Overview
"It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents' lives
better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sing and dance with them
- we brighten their day. Working here is an unbelievable privilege
and it will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life!"-
Sunrise Team Member - -At Sunrise, our Wellness Nurse is
responsible for our overall well being of our residents.
Responsibilities
-FULL TIME HOURSTUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY -Responsibilities:
- Identifies on-going needs and services of residents in
promotion of the highest quality resident services to be
delivered.
- Ensures proper follow through, assessment and documentation for
residents with a change in health care services and status.
- Assists 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.
- Conducts monthly wellness visits for all residents.
- Assesses, monitors, and follows up with residents who have
experienced any fall, accident, or incident; documents and reports
as required and directed.
- Documents all pertinent information in the resident wellness
file.
- Maintains communications with resident's family and or
responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are
being met.
- Contacts resident's attending physician when necessary and/or
upon family request.
- Ensures weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each
resident.
- Assists in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise
policies and federal and state regulations.
- Maintains medical supplies and emergency kits for the
community.
- Provides clinical support and assistance to community team
members as needed.
- Understands and follows infection control practices.
- Partners with the RCD and community team to promote infection
control standards including any resident testing, training, and
skills checks.
- Understands and practices 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.
- Regularly monitors each resident's medication and treatment
profile to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as
ordered and documented accurately.
- Demonstrates and is knowledgeable in the following key quality
improvement areas:
- Resident Centered Care Model
- APIE
- Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes
- Actively participates in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings &
Clinical Meetings
- Demonstrates and is knowledgeable in the following key
regulations:
- All Federal, State and Local resident care and services
regulations
- Resident Rights
- Resident Assessment/Evaluation process in accordance to state /
province regulatory requirements -Qualifications:
- Graduate of approved college / school of nursing.
- Maintains a current state license as a professional Registered
Nurse (RN).
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted
living, hospital, or long-term care environment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and
methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal,
state, and local regulations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication
and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality
clinical care.
- Competent in organizational, time management skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making
skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office
(Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability
to learn new applications.Ability to work weekends, evenings, and
flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery
days and times -
Qualifications
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care
for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest
resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to
provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no
surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living
entrust their career to Sunrise. -At Sunrise, you will--- -Make a
Difference Every DayWe are passionate about our mission - to
champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality
care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy
life to the fullest. -Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive CommunityThe
care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our
team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you
live your best. -Ignite Your PotentialWe believe potential has no
limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs
designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team
members achieve their career goals. -We also offer benefits and
other compensation that include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered
in the U.S. only)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer
discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to
receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position,
plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required
performance pursuant to the plan/program.
- Some benefits have eligibility requirementsApply today to learn
why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work -
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