Health & Wellness Rn / Lpn
Company: Brookdale Palmer Ranch
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:Health & Wellness Coordinator (RN or LPN)Full-time:
2pm-10pmAt Brookdale Palmer Ranch you'll enjoy:Free meals during
your shiftAnnual merit wage increaseReferral bonus programTuition
reimbursementGreat benefits and perksHealth & Wellness Coordinator
duties include but are not limited to:Ensuring consistent quality
resident care and service delivery throughout all shifts; may
require assuming the the role/responsibilities of a Caregiver or
Med Tech to meet residents' needs and staffing requirementsAssists
with supervision of community-based licensed nursing staffProvides
training and education to CaregiversEnsures and conducts Personal
Service Plan reviews and updates according to Brookdale and state
requirementsAssists in the scheduling and follow through of
physician visitsImplements and maintains Brookdale operating
standards, systems and processesMonitors and participates in
Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs at Safety
Committee Meetings, Collaborative Care Meetings and Family Care
ConferencesMake Lives Better Including Your Own.Relationships and
integrity are the heart of our culture. They help us create a
welcoming and inclusive community among our residents, associates
and patients that feels like family. They guide us to be open in
our communication with each other, and enable us to make the right
decisions for the people who have entrusted us with their care. Our
relationships and integrity work together to create a positive
impact in the lives of the people we touch.The happiness of those
we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you'll
receive a competitive compensation and benefits package with
additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will
be challenging yet rewarding. You'll earn more than a paycheck; you
can find opportunities to grow your career through professional
development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall
health and wellness - physical, mental, emotional, and financial.
Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the
chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.If you want
to work in an environment where you can become your best possible
self, join us!Veterans, transitioning active duty military
personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.We believe
that in order to best serve our residents and patients, we need to
first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our
benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited to:Full-time
and part-time associate benefits: - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Benefit plan package - Pre-tax Commuter Benefit - Associate
Compassion Fund - Associate Discounts - Identity theft protection -
Pet savings and insurance plans - Voluntary benefits available
Full-time associate benefits: - Extensive Insurance Plans,
including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account,
health savings account and more. - Paid Time Off - Adoption Benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement - Company-provided life insurance and
accidental death and dismemberment (AD& D) - Voluntary STD and
LTDPlease note, Brookdale has adopted a policy requiring all
associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to
limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held
religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and
regulations.Responsibilities:Manages the day-to-day healthcare
operations of the community to ensure resident's healthcare needs
are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and
ensures quality care as resident's healthcare needs change.Ensures
consistent quality resident care and service delivery throughout
all shifts; this may require assuming the role and responsibilities
of a Caregiver or Med Tech/Aide in order to meet the residents'
needs and staffing requirements.Assists in the supervision of
community-based licensed nursing staff, medication
technicians/CMA's, and Caregivers.Provides training and education
to Caregivers on an ongoing basis to include classroom in-services
and situation-specific training.Assists in the maintenance of
resident charts and review of documentation performed by care
giving staff.As allowed by the Nurse Practice Act, assists in
assessing the health, functional, and psycho social status of
residents. Initiates individualized Personal Service Plans and
proactively manages care and services for each resident. Evaluates
the effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to
remain in their environment.Ensures and conducts Personal Service
Plan reviews and updates, according to Brookdale and state
requirements, to ensure residents' service needs are met.Assists in
the achievement of occupancy goals by monitoring the health, safety
and well-being of residents, proactively identifying those at risk
for move out. Implements timely problem solving.Oversees and
manages the continuity and consistency of medication training,
pharmacy management and medication supervision and/or
administration in the community. Conducts periodic Care Associate
medication skills inventory checks, and periodic medication audits
per Brookdale Guidelines.Implements and maintains Brookdale
operating standards, systems and processes. Monitors and
participates in Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs at
Safety Committee Meetings, Collaborative Care Meetings and Family
Care Conferences.Assists in the scheduling and follow through of
physician visits including, but not limited to, dental
appointments, eye appointments, therapy, and hospice both in house
and scheduled visits out of the community. Ensures communication,
as appropriate, on the results of these visits.Completes
documentation as required by Brookdale or state regulatory
agencies.Communicates information in a timely manner to the
appropriate person or agency regarding changes in residents'
health/well-being, personal needs, risk management issues, customer
service issues, family or outside health care provider
concerns.Assists in keeping the environment safe for associates to
reduce the occurrence of Worker's Compensation claims.Participates
in community events, including family and social functions.Shares
on-call and Manager on Duty responsibilities/shifts as
required.This job description represents an overview of the
responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An
associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her
supervisor.Qualifications:Education and ExperienceEducation as
required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN) and a
minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience.Certifications, Licenses,
and Other Special RequirementsLPN/LVN or RN
license.Management/Decision MakingUses limited independent judgment
to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines.
Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows
when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them
personally.Knowledge and SkillsHas a working knowledge of a skill
or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall
understanding of the work environment and process. Has working
knowledge of the organization. Basic typing skills along with a
working knowledge of personal computing and word processing
software are required, preferably in a Microsoft Windows
environment.Physical Demands and Working ConditionsStandingRequires
interaction with co-workers, residents or
vendorsWalkingSittingOccasional weekend, evening or night work if
needed to ensure shift coverage.Use hands and fingers to handle or
feelOn-Call on an as needed basisReach with hands and armsPossible
exposure to communicable diseases and infectionsClimb or
balanceStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlPotential injury from
transferring, repositioning, or lifting residentsExposure to
latexAbility to lift: Up to 50 poundsPossible exposure to
blood-borne pathogensPossible exposure to various drugs, chemical,
infectious, or biological hazardsSubject to injury from falls,
burns, odors, or cuts from equipmentRequires Travel:
OccasionallyVisionBrookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a
drug-free workplace.
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