Wellness Nurse, Culpepper Garden, Arlington, VA


Culpepper Garden -
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Arlington, VA, US
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Wellness Nurse

Job description

Job description

Responsibilities:

  • Identifies on-going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
  • Ensures proper follow through, assessment and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
  • Assists DON in conducting resident assessments at time of move in, semi-annually and with any change in status.
  • Conducts monthly wellness visits for all residents.
  • Assesses, monitors, and follows up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident; documents and reports as required and directed.
  • Documents all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
  • Maintains communications with resident s family and or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.
  • Contacts resident s attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request.
  • Ensures weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
  • Provides clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.
  • Understands and follows infection control practices.
  • Regularly monitors each resident s medication and treatment profile to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately.


Qualifications:

  • Graduate of approved college / school of nursing.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care.
  • Proficient in Point Click Care EHR software

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent



Full-time 2024-07-07
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