LPN

Phoenix Senior Living; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Jamestown, part of Phoenix Senior Living, is seeking a Wellness Nurse (LPN/RN) to join our team. The LPN (Nurse MedTech) reports directly to the Wellness Director.

The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring residents' health and wellbeing, providing leadership support with resident care and services, and ensuring documentation and care quality while leading wellness initiatives across programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living and Dementia care preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing and provide leadership support with resident care and services.
• Medication care administration and documentation for residents.
• Communicate with resident support services and families.
• Maintain clinical quality assurance while reflecting wellness components of programs.
• Assist Wellness Director with clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Leadership

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Description

The Pearl at Jamestown is seeking a Wellness Nurses to join their team!

Description

The Pearl at Jamestown is seeking a Wellness Nurses to join their team! The LPN (Nurse MedTech) reports directly to the Wellness Director.

Shift Details - 12 Hour Rotating Shifts - Day Shift & Night Shift

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

PURPOSE

The Wellness Nurse/Nurse Med Tech is responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading, demonstrating and supporting all the elements of wellness which are core components of Phoenix programs and services.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Resident Care

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Assist the Wellness Director with Completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident monthly
• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completing monthly wellness health updates
• Assist with direct resident care as needed

Education/Experience/Licensure- Certification

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferredi>
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times