Director of Nursing (Wellness Director) - (Nurse-RN/LPN)
Company: Presidential Place
Location: Simi Valley
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
We are currently searching for an experienced Wellness
Director/Director of Nursing to lead our amazing team of wellness
professionals at our brand-new luxury-style senior living
community. If you have a passion for providing excellent care to
seniors this may be just the right opportunity for you! Qualified
candidates should have excellent communication and leadership
skills. Must have valid LVN or RN License Solvere Living is
expanding with a BRAND-NEW assisted living & memory care community
located in the beautiful Westlake Village, California market! We
are now hiring for this gorgeous new community! Varenita of
Westlake is a vibrant, modern approach to luxury senior living with
an impressive mix of resort-style amenities, fine dining and
innovative health and wellness programs. This is an exciting
opportunity to join our amazing team, apply today! As a certified
Great Place to Work for five years in a row, Solvere Living proudly
offers: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Company-paid Life
Insurance and Voluntary Disability Paid Time off and Holidays
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan At Solvere Living we value
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. To learn more about our philosophy
click on the link below: Our Declaration for Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Solvere Living has adopted a policy that requires all
team members to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to
limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held
religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations.
Responsibilities: The Wellness Director (Nursing/RN/LPN) reports to
the General Manager and is responsible for the administration of
nursing services. He/she directs, plans, and coordinates the
services and activities of professional nursing and auxiliary
nursing personnel in rendering resident care. The Wellness Director
will interpret policy and regulations to all nursing personnel and
ensure compliance. Responsibilities include: analysis and
evaluation of nursing and related services rendered to ensure
quality of resident care; oversight of resident healthcare
service's needs, including the overall medication delivery system
and the coordination of in-service training for the Wellness
department; contributes directly and positively to the team
approach to quality resident care by attending to and assisting
with a variety of physical, emotional, and social needs to help
residents maintain the highest level of independence possible.
Responsible for ensuring clinical services are provided in
accordance with state regulations, accepted clinical standards, and
Community policies & procedures. Assists in the coordination and
management of nursing and personal care associate services provided
to residents. Provides nursing services to residents: Resident
Instruction Wellness Counseling Health Promotion Disease Prevention
Provides care and services to residents whose conditions are
chronic and stable. Verifying resident's medication regimen with
physicians or healthcare practitioners for Residents who require
supervision. Provides assistance to Residents with activities of
daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting,
hygiene and mobility, if needed. Is aware and knowledgeable of the
federal and state laws and regulations regarding assisted
living/memory care and the regulations of the state's nursing
commission; ensures and maintains regulatory compliance with all
such regulations. Assists in the coordination and management of
care and services for residents through the following: Move-In
Process Pre move-in wellness review, review of paperwork, and
initial Resident Service Plan Development. Wellness Review and Plan
Identifies need for additional assessment, health monitoring, or
other coordination of care needs. Initiates Resident Wellness Plan
review process. Coordinates Resident healthcare in collaboration
with residents, their families, and outside healthcare agencies,
including referral when indicated. Conducts regular Wellness Plan
Reviews with Resident families, including meetings with responsible
parties and including appropriate staff whenever changes in care
levels occur. Staff Training, Education and Supervision:
Coordinates and participates in initial job-specific orientation
and training through routine review of training documents, in
accordance with community policies & procedures. Coordinates and
conducts continuing training and education on a regular basis, as
identified through routine auditing. Reviews documentation and
communication of Wellness Associates. Supervises assigned personnel
in the delivery of nursing services and assistance with activities.
Proper and accurate documentation. Delegation: May provide RN
delegation, if an RN, in accordance with state regulations and
Community policy. Available after-hours for issues related to
current resident needs; may be required to return to the Community
or to conduct offsite assessment at certain times. Infection
Control: Maintains compliance with Community policies on
Immunizations, Infection Control, and Infectious Disease
Management. Move-Out/Discontinuation of Services: Assists Residents
who no longer require services. Quality Assurance: Completes
routine auditing of all resident care systems, in accordance with
all QA tools. Prepares monthly Wellness staffing schedule.
Available after hours to be on-call for situations related to
resident care. Provides weekly reports to General Manager regarding
any issues associated with the provision of core services for the
Solvere Living Managed Community and prepares summaries to be
provided to the governing authority, in accordance with the
schedule established by the governing authority. Participates in
other resident care services and community-related duties, as
assigned by the General Manager. Follows all emergency procedures.
Understands all safety policies and procedures. Communicates
effectively with General Manager and other community team members.
Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse or a Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurse licensed to practice in the State with
either of the following: A baccalaureate degree in nursing and a
minimum of two (2) years of full time, or the equivalent of
full-time, clinical experience in nursing, at least one year of
which shall be in a home healthcare agency or Community health
program that included care of the sick at home; or A diploma or
associates degree in nursing and at least four (4) years of
full-time, or the equivalent of full-time, clinical experience in
nursing within the past ten (10) years, at least (1) year of which
shall be in a home healthcare agency or Community health program
that included care of the sick at home. Experience and passion in
working with seniors. Able to perform tasks which may be physically
demanding such as pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
Able to maintain positive working relationships with Residents,
their families, peers, and other staff members. In good physical
and emotional health and free of communicable diseases Able to
perform frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, moving of equipment,
bending, and stooping. Able to spend long periods of time on foot.
Able to react quickly in any situation.
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