AL Nurse

Wellquest; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellquest in Palo Alto seeks a Wellness Nurse to provide person-centered care aligned with standards and regulations. You will monitor health status, administer medications, and communicate with families and physicians while maintaining charting and documentation.

Qualifications include a current LPN or RN license and experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing; strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• A current, valid LPN or RN license is required.
• Experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and to verbally communicate professionally.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Team player with positive, respectful attitude toward coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' health status and document changes.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Communicate with families and primary physicians.
• Prepare and file nursing progress notes and charting per policy.
• Ensure resident safety and respond to concerns.
• Attend meetings and in-service training; participate in incident reporting.
• Direct caregivers to ensure care meets standards and policies.
• Follow emergency plans and safety procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

LPN or RN license

Long-term care / geriatric nursing experience

Job description

Job SummaryAs a Wellness Nurse position is to provide Person-Centered Care consistent with accepted standards and expectations of WellQuest Living and state regulations. The Wellness Nurse responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring resident health status, providing physical care, early diagnosis, and intervention of resident changes in health status. Wellness Nurses must communicate politely and effectively with family and primary physicians and perform all administrative charting or other services as required by regulations and company policy.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDedicated to delivering a high level of customer service. Provides resident care in accordance with accepted standards of practice and within the scope of the LPN or RN license.Routinely observes and reports on residents’ conditions/changes and then documents in accordance with community policies and as required by regulations.Administers medication/treatment as prescribed within the LPN or RN scope of practice.Receives, transcribes, and executes physician orders.Implements and evaluates residents plan of care and identifies and secures equipment and supplies. Notifies supervisor when supplies are needed. Ensures appropriate and timely response to resident and/or family concerns.Responsible for the safety of residents under your supervisionInforms appropriate staff about the condition of residents and expectations/needs for the shift assigned at the beginning of each shift and receives report from coworkers throughout and at the end of each shift regarding resident conditions.Directs caregivers to ensure care provided per standards of practice and per community policies and regulations.Rounds with caregiver prior to end of shift to assure unit is in proper order. Performs other duties as assigned.Adhere to the Resident Rights and promotes safety, dignity, and respect among all residents.Ensure safety of residents through appropriate behavioral interventions.Promotes employee relations, facilitates communication and problem solving.Assists with immediate incident reporting and analysis of incidents when appropriate.Maintains confidentiality of community and resident information.Attend community meetings and in-service training as required.Know the emergency plan, fire evacuation routes, extinguishers, and other facility safety features.Cart and chart audits as scheduled.MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSA current, valid LPN or RN license is required.Education/and or experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred.Ability to read, write, and speak the English Language and to verbally communicate with different levels of staff, families, and any outside customers in a professional and polite manner.No disqualifying criminal or care offenses as defined by regulatory guidelines.Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.Maintain a positive and respectful approach with coworkers.Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player.Ability to write nursing/patient progress notes, and nursing procedures.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads and customers (patients, family members, physicians, etc.) in a polite and professional manner.