Wellness Nurse at Longmeadow

Job Description

Wellness Nurse

Ruth’s House, An Assisted Living Residence

 

Exempt - 2 weekends a month at 4 hours each day Saturday and Sunday

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Responsible for monitoring the health and wellness of the residents, including, but not limited to overall well-being of residents, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicates with all residents support services and families.
• Responsible for performing all job requirements in a manner that exemplifies the Mission Statement of Jewish Geriatric Services, Inc.
• Compliance with the annual in-service training requirements as outlined in the Assisted Living Regulations from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA).
• Understanding of HIPAA and Corporate Compliance, Risk Management and Patient Safety.
•  Performs all job requirements in a manner that exemplifies the Mission Statement of Jewish Geriatric Services.
• Adheres to Nurse Practice Act.
• Other special projects/assignments as identified and assigned by Executive Vice President.

 

Job Requirements

Wellness Nurse

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity and compliance with Nurse Practice Act.
• Graduate of a NLN approved school for professional nursing.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Nurse in Massachusetts.
• CPR certified.
• One (1) year experience as professional nurse within last 3 years or completion of a refresher course in past year.
• One (1) year of experience in long-term care, home care, or assisted living.
• Demonstrated skill in physical assessment.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to post acute care.
• Ability to function well in emergencies.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the Nursing Department and that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer systems, applications, and other office equipment.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to move throughout workday and perform physical activities, including sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and lifting/moving/pushing/pulling up to 60 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to see, hear, feel, read, write, and verbalize clearly in English.

 

 

Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Longmeadow, Company: Jewish Geriatric Services.