Wellness Nurse-LVN
Company: Friends House, a Front Porch Community
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Friends House is a Quaker inspired elder community seeking an
experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for our facility
located in the heart of the Rincon Valley. We are looking for a
candidate who wants to make a positive impact on the lives of our
residents and their families, while providing resident centered
care in a close-knit work environment. The ideal candidate should
have experience with geriatric residents, supervisory experience is
also desirable. This position will work directly with our Resident
Health Services Director. You must be able to work with residents
and the public on a personal basis under all conditions. All
nursing care will be performed with respect and compassion while
promoting the individuality and comfort of all residents. The
Wellness Nurse - LVN shall always function within the scope of
practice for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). We are seeking
candidates with the desire and willingness to work in a
collaborative environment for the improved care and satisfaction of
our residents.Provides nursing assessment, service coordination,
and case management to Independent Living and Assisted Living
Residents to promote wellness and maintain
independence.ResponsibilitiesThe Wellness-LVN ensures quality
nursing and wellness care to all residents of Independent/Assisted
Living.Establishes and conducts initial assessment process upon
admission to the Community; evaluates health status of case load on
an ongoing basisProvides professional and crisis intervention to
the residents in cases of emergenciesThe Wellness-LVN encourages
individual residents to participate in their own wellness plan and
assists in the development of that plan.Assures compliance with
regulations including policy and procedures, documentation and care
practicesPromotes and protects the rights of each resident, acts as
a mandatory reporter for all suspected abuse situations, and
complies with all HIPAA standards of practiceProvides input to the
health care team on individual resident status and safetyThe
Wellness-LVN attends meetings as necessary and performs any other
duties as assigned by the Director of Outpatient
Services.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to read, speak
well and be understood in the English languageComputer literacyRCFE
certificate preferredBilingual ability preferredEducation and
QualificationsLicensed LVN in the State of CaliforniaCurrent Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation CertificateThree to five years nursing
experience in geriatric populationAdvanced degree in health care
management and/or nursing desiredPI185345661SDL2017
Keywords: Friends House, a Front Porch Community, Santa Rosa , Wellness Nurse-LVN, Healthcare , Santa Rosa, California
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