FT Wellness Nurse, LVN

Company: Oakmont Management Group
Location: Lodi
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Wellness Nurse (2 - 10pm) (Hiring for this position must be approved by VP of Health Services)Oakmont of Lodi is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, Oakmont of Lodi provides exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence. We deliver meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents, families, and team members by developing a winning culture and living these values: Authenticity Teamwork Compassion Commitment Resilience.With communities across California and Nevada opportunities for career growth, relocation, and travel are significant. In addition, our team members may enjoy the following benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays Discounted Meals Bonus Opportunities Team Member Discount Program 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Recognition Programs Company Paid Life Insurance Student Loan Refinancing Tuition Reimbursement Pet Insurance Employee Assistance ProgramThe 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. The Wellness Nurse works on the scheduled days off of the Health Services Director to provide the community with consistent coverage from a licensed medical professional seven (7) days a week.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 communitys 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 experience working in 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 COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test within 72 hours of start date. Oakmont Management Group is committed to protecting our team members and residents from COVID-19. All new team members must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination & boosteror valid exemption due to Qualifying Medical Reasons or Religious Beliefs subject to legal requirements.About Oakmont Management Group: Oakmont Management Group is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brand. Oakmont currently serves over 4,000 seniors across 40 communities in California and Nevada with an additional 5 communities set to open in the coming year. Oakmont strives to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members, residents, and resident family members. We know that caring and meaningful relationships are the foundation of a rewarding life. Our team is hand-selected for their skills, previous experience, and passion for working with the elderly. Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence. Walk into our communities and feel our pride of ownership and commitment to service.Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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