LVN Wellness Director-New Braunfels

Gruene Senior Living is seeking an LVN Wellness Director to oversee the clinical staff and care of our residents. Experience in assisted living and supervisory and scheduling experience strongly preferred. Interested parties may submit a resume or apply in person.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Position Title:

Wellness Director Purpose of this position The purpose of this position is to supervise, provide and coordinate nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures and to assess residents' care needs and take appropriate action.

Qualifications Education:

High school graduate or equivalent

Licensure:

LVN Experience:

Experience in a medical or long term care facility preferred, but not required. Delegation of authority Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to: Take appropriate action to assure adequate staffing to provide resident care. Supervise and assess resident care and take appropriate action. Implement facility procedures to provide resident care.

This position reports to:

Executive Director Wellness Director Performance Standards 1. Implement resident care plans and facility policies and procedures. 2. Interpret existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, medication aides, residents, families and physicians. 3. Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary. 4. Review care documentation, incidents, and report forms daily to implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary. 5. Provide report to all care staff, including sufficient information for follow-up action as necessary. 6. Manage the schedule and take appropriate action to assure adequate staffing to meet residents' needs. 7. Conduct resident rounds multiple times daily, reporting problems to the physician and director and initiating corrective action. 8. Provide supervision to attendants providing direct resident care. 9. Attend staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-service classes and committee meetings as assigned. 10. Follow staffing guidelines and make nursing assignments according to qualifications of staff and characteristics of the resident population. 11. Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned unit. 12. Counsel attendants and recommend disciplinary action to the director, when necessary. 13. Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the performance of nursing assistants. 14. Administer and document direct resident care, medications and treatments per physicians' orders and accurately record all care provided. 15. Provide instruction for appropriate resident care to attendants. 16. Perform and document pre-admission assessment, initial and subsequent service plans, and other documentation of residents as assigned. 17. Promptly report changes in residents' conditions to the physician, director, and responsible party, and take follow-up action as necessary. 18. Follow facility admission procedures and communicate resident admission to other departments, physicians and ancillary service providers. 19. Follow facility discharge /transfer procedure and coordinate discharge/transfer with other departments, physicians and ancillary service providers. 20. Complete documentation related to the resident's discharge/transfer. 21. Count narcotics, check emergency kit and exchange keys if administering medications. 22. Supervise meal time and check meal trays and nourishments to ensure proper diets are served and residents are assisted as necessary. 23. Coordinate outside resources for residents such as home health, medical equipment, transportation, and medical appointments. 24. Order, receive and store medications appropriately. 25. Review residents' medical records and physician orders and ensure appropriate follow through on orders, care, or treatments. 26. Complete incident or accident reports for residents, staff, and visitors when occur. Follows up on incident with investigation and corrective action. 27. Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in residents' conditions, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal laboratory/X-Ray results and any other unusual observations. 28. Document resident progress notes as required. Document daily notes on unstable residents and recently admitted residents. 29. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers. 30. Observe all facility policies and procedures. 31. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Consistently present a professional appearance. 32. Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor. 33.

Service:

Responds to managers' and customers' needs promptly and positively Addresses complaints quickly, solves problems, and reports concerns that cannot be resolved promptly 34.

Communication:

Listens attentively Communicates effectively Never says "I'm too busy" but asks "What else can I do" 35.

Professionalism:

Readily accepts constructive criticism Eager to learn or change for the good of the organization 36.

Teamwork:

Team player with a commitment to making things better for the facility and residents Treats others with respect Demonstrates good work relationships with other departments

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$48,000.00

• $60,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person LVN Wellness Director-New Braunfels Bulverde, TX 78163 $48,000

• $60,000 a year
• Full-time $48,000
• $60,000 a year
• Full-time Gruene Senior Living is seeking an LVN Wellness Director to oversee the clinical staff and care of our residents.

Experience in assisted living and supervisory and scheduling experience strongly preferred. Interested parties may submit a resume or apply in person.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Position Title:

Wellness Director Purpose of this position The purpose of this position is to supervise, provide and coordinate nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures and to assess residents' care needs and take appropriate action.

Qualifications Education:

High school graduate or equivalent

Licensure:

LVN Experience:

Experience in a medical or long term care facility preferred, but not required. Delegation of authority Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to: Take appropriate action to assure adequate staffing to provide resident care. Supervise and assess resident care and take appropriate action. Implement facility procedures to provide resident care.

This position reports to:

Executive Director Wellness Director Performance Standards 1. Implement resident care plans and facility policies and procedures. 2. Interpret existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, medication aides, residents, families and physicians. 3. Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary. 4. Review care documentation, incidents, and report forms daily to implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary. 5. Provide report to all care staff, including sufficient information for follow-up action as necessary. 6. Manage the schedule and take appropriate action to assure adequate staffing to meet residents' needs. 7. Conduct resident rounds multiple times daily, reporting problems to the physician and director and initiating corrective action. 8. Provide supervision to attendants providing direct resident care. 9. Attend staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-service classes and committee meetings as assigned. 10. Follow staffing guidelines and make nursing assignments according to qualifications of staff and characteristics of the resident population. 11. Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned unit. 12. Counsel attendants and recommend disciplinary action to the director, when necessary. 13. Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the performance of nursing assistants. 14. Administer and document direct resident care, medications and treatments per physicians' orders and accurately record all care provided. 15. Provide instruction for appropriate resident care to attendants. 16. Perform and document pre-admission assessment, initial and subsequent service plans, and other documentation of residents as assigned. 17. Promptly report changes in residents' conditions to the physician, director, and responsible party, and take follow-up action as necessary. 18. Follow facility admission procedures and communicate resident admission to other departments, physicians and ancillary service providers. 19. Follow facility discharge /transfer procedure and coordinate discharge/transfer with other departments, physicians and ancillary service providers. 20. Complete documentation related to the resident's discharge/transfer. 21. Count narcotics, check emergency kit and exchange keys if administering medications. 22. Supervise meal time and check meal trays and nourishments to ensure proper diets are served and residents are assisted as necessary. 23. Coordinate outside resources for residents such as home health, medical equipment, transportation, and medical appointments. 24. Order, receive and store medications appropriately. 25. Review residents' medical records and physician orders and ensure appropriate follow through on orders, care, or treatments. 26. Complete incident or accident reports for residents, staff, and visitors when occur. Follows up on incident with investigation and corrective action. 27. Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in residents' conditions, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal laboratory/X-Ray results and any other unusual observations. 28. Document resident progress notes as required. Document daily notes on unstable residents and recently admitted residents. 29. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers. 30. Observe all facility policies and procedures. 31. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Consistently present a professional appearance. 32. Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor. 33.

Service:

Responds to managers' and customers' needs promptly and positively Addresses complaints quickly, solves problems, and reports concerns that cannot be resolved promptly 34.

Communication:

Listens attentively Communicates effectively Never says "I'm too busy" but asks "What else can I do" 35.

Professionalism:

Readily accepts constructive criticism Eager to learn or change for the good of the organization 36.

Teamwork:

Team player with a commitment to making things better for the facility and residents Treats others with respect Demonstrates good work relationships with other departments

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$48,000.00

• $60,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person