Wellness Nurse, LVN

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier senior living community in San Ramon is seeking a Wellness Nurse responsible for coordinating resident care and medication management. Applicants must hold a valid California nursing license and preferably have experience in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. This role involves communication with healthcare professionals and performing nursing duties to ensure residents' independence and well-being.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing.
• Prefer one year of experience working in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE).
• Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with healthcare professionals regarding resident care.
• Coordinate incident medical care for residents.
• Perform nursing duties as directed, including administering medications.

Skills

Communication with healthcare professionals

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient assessment

Knowledge of assisted living

Education

Valid California nursing license

Experience in Residential Care Facility

Tools

MS Office programs

Standard office equipment

Job description

Position: Wellness Nurse

Pay Range: $32.00-$34.00 Per hour (Depends on Experience)

Job Fair Information

Please join us at our Hiring Event / Job Fair on Monday, October 6th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm or Wednesday, October 8th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Ivy Park at San Ramon, 9199 Fircrest Ln, San Ramon, CA 94583.

Please apply online before going to the job fair. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Community Overview

is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, we provide exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Description

The Wellness Nurse is a licensed nurse responsible for coordinating resident care and medication management under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians in order to ensure the resident remains as independent as possible for as long as possible.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of all residents in the community.
• Coordinate incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care for residents.
• Perform nursing duties as directed and in accordance with the appropriate scope of the Nurse Practice Act, including administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Provide support to Medication Technicians to ensure competent delivery of medications to residents.
• Assist with resident assessment tasks as directed by the Health Services Director.
• Conduct staff interviews and observe residents on a continual basis to ensure community staff is informed of changes in residents’ physical and emotional health. Communicate all relevant resident information to physicians and other healthcare professionals. Alert Executive Director and responsible party to concerns as needed.
• Complete thorough documentation in the resident chart on an ongoing basis according to company policy and state regulations.
• Review and monitor staff use of the Shift Report daily and participate in the change of shift meeting to communicate pertinent information regarding resident care needs as needed.
• Coordinate prescription orders with doctors’ offices and pharmacy delivery of medication. Oversee the central storage and delivery of medications.
• Communicate with residents and responsible parties regarding the community’s preferred pharmacy and incontinence supply programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing
• Prefer one (1) year of experience working in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
• Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Able to operate standard office equipment, including fax machine, copier, telephone, etc.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
• Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
• Able to obtain and maintain valid first aid and CPR certification
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.
• Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.