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THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.
We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.
Full Benefits Package: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, and more! )
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Watercrest Buena Vista is now hiring for an Assistant Resident Wellness Director/Assistant Director of Nursing (LPN) to join their team! The perfect fit for this role would be a strong leader, team player, listener and communicator.
The Assistant Resident Wellness Director/Assistant Director of Nursing will partner with the Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing to provide support, guidance, and provision of care for our residents, family members, and associates.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making as directed by the Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing
Serve as the Director in the absence of the Executive Director and Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing
Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation. compliance and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure
Assures resident rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all times
Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive manner
Assist the residents with their self-medication or administration of medications
Responsible for limited nursing license daily recommendations and documentation (if applicable)
Assists with creating and implementing plans of care for all residents
Assists with creating and implementing change in condition care plans for all residents
Provides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to residents
Assembles and maintains resident charting and accurately maintains all records
Completes accident and incident reports as required
Maintains relationships with residents, family members and responsible parties
Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
Ensures adequate and appropriately trained resident care specialists are available for each shift within company and state guidelines including assistance with scheduling
Responsible for Quarterly POS Compliance
Assist with reviewing compliance for those residents that self-administer medications
Assist with monitoring resident care
Monitors monthly vital statistics as required
Assist with ensuring in house ancillary services such as x-rays, podiatry, psych visits, PCP visits etc. are scheduled and appropriate follow up is completed
Assist with monitoring and reviewing charting
Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families and guests
Assist with covering shifts due to call offs, vacations, etc.
Assist with ordering supplies as needed
Provide on call coverage every other weekend as assigned
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) license
EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES:
Minimum One (1) year in the senior living, Assisted Living, Memory Care environment
Strong leadership skills with a minimum of One (1) year experience in supervising and management
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members
Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Work in all areas of the community
Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection
Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
Follow Safety Policy & Procedures
Monday -Friday 11a-7:30 p with every other weekend in the community day shift/on-call supervisory responsibility for that weekend
