Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Manor Lake Gainesville
Gainesville, GA

Wellness Nurse

Purpose To develop, coordinate and implement programs and services for residents with cognitive impairment; to provide a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident's highest level of well being of mind, body and spirit. Essential Functions Job Functions * Serves as charge nurse during shifts worked, when the Director of Resident Care and Administrator are not in the building. * Administering medications per physician's orders. * Communicating with physicians related to orders, services and care needs. * Following the residents' plans of care as prescribed by the physicians. * Documenting residents services, changes of condition, exceptions and incidents, as well as documentation of all follow-up. * Assists with developing individualized care plans and interventions. * Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and families to provide care and services. * Supervision of certified nurse assistants and direct care aides. * Compliance with state regulations and community standards. * Collaboration with external professional health service providers. * Assists with coordinating the programming of resident care activities. * Any other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Director of Resident Care. Qualifications * Must possess a current unencumbered LPN license. * Must be 21 years of age or older. * Knowledgeable of applicable state regulations. * Must read, write, speak and understand English. * Knowledge and experience in working with older adults. * Ability to communicate residents and families. * Maintains professional conduct with associates. Supervisory experience desirable. * Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds. * Must be able to squat, reach, stretch without distress, Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.