The Heath and Wellness Director is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all resident care prescribed and provided.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
- Provides services in accordance with state/federal nursing center regulations and the Department of Public Health rules and regulations.
- Participates in pre‐admissions assessments for potential residents.
- Participates in all staff development programs to expand and develop abilities.
- Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures.
- Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and emergencies.
- Performs admission, monthly, and periodic reviews on residents for functional and mental abilities.
- Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
- Reviews/revises assessments and care plans at admission, periodically per regulation, and at change in resident physical or psychosocial condition.
- Assists residents in scheduling medical, dental and laboratory appointments.
- Assists physician with resident examination as needed.
- Reviews and transcribes physician's orders.
- Administers and documents medications in accordance to the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
- Provides medical treatments as ordered by physician.
- Monitors resident restorative nursing programs.
- Supervises and monitors medications for residents who self‐administer.
- Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
- Observes residents and reports condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors.
- Supports and maintains harmonious relations and communicates with family, visitors and all members of the Health Team.
- Understands the resident’s Advance Directives and follows his/her wishes.
- Assists resident with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documents on the Nursing record appropriately.
- Monitors meal‐time and nourishments, assists with trays, and helps feed residents.
- Maintains a safe, clean, orderly, homelike environment for residents.
- Answers residents call light promptly.
- Responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of Nursing care provided on the shift.
- Promotes and participates in the education of staff, team member, resident and family.
- Interacts with residents, guests and staff in an atmosphere of hospitality.
- Maintains confidentiality of residents’ private health information.
- Participates in risk management and quality assurance programs for entire community.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.ly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person