Licensed Practical Nurse (Day Shift) at SENIOR LIVING AT ARBOR VILLAGE LLC

Town of Salina, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing care, Medication administration, Patient monitoring, Case management, Physician order transcription, ADL assistance, Staff supervision, Emergency assistance, Clinical documentation, Compassionate care, Regulatory compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description POSITION TITLE: WELLNESS NURSE (LPN) DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services REPORTS TO: Wellness Director Viva Senior Living at Greenpoint is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Enriched Housing Program. In this vital role, you will provide hands-on nursing care, monitor residents’ health status, and support their ability to live independently in a warm, community-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while working as part of a caring, mission-driven team. POSITION SUMMARY: · The essential functions of the job for the Wellness Nurse, requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following: · Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable. · Must possess a valid LPN license issued by the State · Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED · Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights. · In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.). · Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook. · Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. · Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones. · Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES · The Wellness Nurse is responsible to provide care, treatment, medication administration to assigned residents, and to continually monitor and assess the residents’ condition and report in accordance with plans of care, established medical practices, and all applicable laws and regulations, and Viva’s policy and procedure. · Assists with oversight of ancillary care staff in the absence of the Wellness Director or Assistant Wellness Director. · Provide care to assigned residents based on plans of care · Medication assistance and/or administration with adherence to the Five Rights of Medication Administration · Reordering and receipt of medications · Provide personal care and ADL assistance · Supervision of Care staff · Maintains shift to shift report · Provides emergency assistance to residents with appropriate follow-up · Obtains and transcribes physician orders · Maintains case management documentation Requirements ANNUAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: · Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test. · Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) · Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. · Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. · Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. · Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. · Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents · Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. · May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

The Wellness Nurse provides direct nursing care, medication administration, and health monitoring for residents in an enriched housing program. They also assist with staff supervision, maintain clinical documentation, and ensure compliance with medical regulations and facility policies.