Health and Wellness Coordinator - AL

Omega Senior Living; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Health and Wellness Coordinator to oversee health care services in a vibrant assisted living environment. This role emphasizes dignity, independence, and individualized care for residents, while collaborating closely with the Health and Wellness Director and Executive Director. Responsibilities include coordinating health education services, ensuring accurate documentation, and advocating for residents in various situations. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and making a meaningful impact in their daily lives.

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN or RN license with annual continuing education.
• Prefer experience in Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Units.

Responsibilities

• Support dignity and individuality for residents.
• Coordinate health care services and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Act as a resident advocate in medical and social situations.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Services

Team Collaboration

Infection Control

Documentation Skills

Resident Advocacy

Education

LPN/LVN or RN License

Continuing Education

Job description

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Our Assisted Living Health and Wellness Coordinator will support and take direction from our Health and Wellness Director in all health care services throughout the residence. Participate in service planning, as well as renewal and maintenance of these plans as needed. Cooperate with the Health and Wellness Director and the Executive Director to supervise, oversee, and coordinate the work of personal service assistants to meet residents' needs. Provide clinical services to residents and assist in training personal service assistants.

Essential Duties

1. Support a philosophy that promotes dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality for residents.
2. Coordinate, in cooperation with the Executive Director, ancillary health care and health education services for residents.
3. Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and thoroughly, including service and medication delivery, maintaining records according to regulatory guidelines.
4. Act as a resident advocate in medical and social situations involving residents, their designated agents, physicians, or other agencies under the direction of the current HWD.
5. Promote infection control procedures and track trends for Quality Management Review.
6. Verify physician orders, move-in/move-out information, and initiate appropriate follow-up actions.
7. Identify resident problems, concerns, or issues and provide appropriate follow-up to ensure resolution.
8. Be immediately available and awake during nighttime hours as the HW Coordinator.

Education/Experience

1. Hold a current license as an LPN/LVN or RN, including annual continuing education requirements.
2. Possess the necessary licensure and examinations per state laws. Prefer prior experience in Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Units and at least 1 year of experience as an LPN/LVN or RN.

Specific Requirements

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
2. Be a supportive team member, contributing to and exemplifying teamwork.
3. Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
4. Possess patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
5. Be open to adopting new methods and principles into nursing practices.

Omega Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.