Resident Health and Wellness

• Meet with each resident on a regular basis to provide health and wellness- checks and answer any health-related questions.
• Review all resident information and complete an assessment of the resident prior to move-in, when changes in the resident’s condition occur, and as required by residence policy and state regulation.
• Review the resident’s medical report prior to move-in to ensure that the residence can provide for the resident’s individual needs and regulatory requirements have been fulfilled.
• Order medications and oversee the resident’s medication schedule for residents receiving medication administration services.
• Ensure proper documentation for medication assistance/administration
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date individual service plan for each resident.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the resident, resident’s family and physician regarding the resident’s medical needs.
• Coordinate additional health services the resident may need.
• Assist in coordinating resident transfer to and from a hospital or another facility.
• Assist with counseling residents and families.
• Be on call for medical questions and resident emergencies as scheduled.
• Assist in coordinating residents’ dietary needs with the Food Service Director.
• Review changes in residents’ condition with the Executive Director and resident’s physician/s
• Assess residents and monitor their health.
• Ensure that all infection control guidelines are met.
• Maintain residents’ wellness files.

Qualifications

• Current state nurses license (LPN or RN)
• Minimum of one year experience in assisted living industry or health care
• Ability to respond during off-duty hours to questions and emergencies as scheduled

Knowledge Requirements

• Nursing practices and standards for older adults
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to assisted living

Oversee and promote the residents’ health and wellness through regular visits with each resident, resident assessment, and ongoing communication with the resident care team.