Wellness Nurse - Full-Time

The Birches Assisted Living; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in assisted living is seeking a dedicated LPN to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing care to residents with cognitive impairments, ensuring their well-being through effective communication and collaboration with families and healthcare professionals. Your expertise will be vital in administering medications, documenting care, and supervising staff. This position offers a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. If you are passionate about providing quality care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current unencumbered LPN license.
• Knowledge and experience in working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and communicate with physicians regarding care needs.
• Supervise certified nurse assistants and assist in developing care plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Knowledge of State Regulations

Upper Body Strength

Experience with Older Adults

Education

Current LPN License

21 years of age or older

Job description

Purpose

To develop, coordinate and implement programs and services for residents with cognitive impairment; to provide a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident’s highest level of well being of mind, body and spirit.

Essential Functions

Job Functions

• Serves as charge nurse during shifts worked, when the Director of Resident Care and Administrator are not in the building.
• Administering medications per physician’s orders.
• Communicating with physicians related to orders, services and care needs.
• Following the residents’ plans of care as prescribed by the physicians.
• Documenting residents services, changes of condition, exceptions and incidents, as well as documentation of all follow-up.
• Assists with developing individualized care plans and interventions.
• Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and families to provide care and services.
• Supervision of certified nurse assistants and direct care aides.
• Compliance with state regulations and community standards.
• Collaboration with external professional health service providers.
• Assists with coordinating the programming of resident care activities.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Director of Resident Care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current unencumbered LPN license.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Knowledgeable of applicable state regulations.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Knowledge and experience in working with older adults.
• Ability to communicate residents and families.
• Maintains professional conduct with associates. Supervisory experience desirable.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach, stretch without distress, Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.