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Wellness Nurse, LVN

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Ivy Living

The Carlotta

Palm Desert, California

The Wellness Nurse is a licensed nurse responsible for coordinating resident care and medication management under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians in order to ensure the resident remains as independent as possible for as long as possible. Ivy Living is long-term care.

Posted Sep 28

Shift and hours
Coverage on scheduled days off of the Health Services Director
Unit and setting
Assisted Living Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individualsSeniors and cognitively impaired individuals
License
LVN license Must be a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standingCalifornia Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse license in good standing
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
California Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse license in good standing Must be a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing Check your license
Certification
First aid and CPR certification Able to obtain and maintain valid first aid and CPR certification
Also asks
Proficient in personal computer and MS Office programs Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
Also asks
Able to operate standard office equipment Able to operate standard office equipment, including fax machine, copier, telephone, etc.
Also asks
Knowledge of or ability to learn assisted living and dementia care theory and practice Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
Also asks
Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
Also asks
Criminal background check and health screening tests including physical and TB tests Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.

Preferred

Experience
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) experience Prefer one (1) year of experience working in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)

What it pays

Loan repayment
Student Loan Refinancing
Bonus
Bonus opportunitieseligible team members

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision benefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • BenefitsVacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, HolidaysVacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
  • BenefitsComplimentary MealsComplimentary Meals
  • BenefitsBonus OpportunitiesBonus Opportunities
  • BenefitsCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance
  • BenefitsTeam Member Discount Program (LifeMart)Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
More benefits (14)
  • Benefits401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • BenefitsRecognition ProgramsRecognition Programs
  • BenefitsStudent Loan RefinancingStudent Loan Refinancing
  • BenefitsPet InsurancePet Insurance
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
  • BenefitsEmergency Financial AssistanceEmergency Financial Assistance
  • Store discount
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time

The role and schedule

Day to day
Communicate with community healthcare professionals and state agencies on resident care needs Communicate with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of all residents in the community.
Day to day
Coordinate incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care Coordinate incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care for residents.
Day to day
Administer medications and perform treatments ordered by a physician within scope of Nurse Practice Act
Day to day
Provide support to Medication Technicians Provide support to Medication Technicians to ensure competent delivery of medications to residents.
Day to day
Assist with resident assessment tasks Assist with resident assessment tasks as directed by the Health Services Director.
Day to day
Conduct staff interviews and observe residents for changes in physical and emotional health Conduct staff interviews and observe residents on a continual basis to ensure community staff is informed of changes in residents’ physical and emotional health.
Day to day
Communicate resident information to physicians and healthcare professionals Communicate all relevant resident information to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Day to day
Alert Executive Director and responsible party to concerns Alert Executive Director and responsible party to concerns as needed.
Day to day
Document in resident charts per company policy and state regulations Complete thorough documentation in the resident chart on an ongoing basis according to company policy and state regulations.
Day to day
Review Shift Report daily and participate in change of shift meetings Review and monitor staff use of the Shift Report daily and participate in the change of shift meeting to communicate pertinent information regarding resident care needs as needed.
Day to day
Coordinate prescription orders with doctors' offices and pharmacy delivery Coordinate prescription orders with doctors’ offices and pharmacy delivery of medication.
Day to day
Oversee central storage and delivery of medications Oversee the central storage and delivery of medications.
Day to day
Communicate regarding preferred pharmacy and incontinence supply programs Communicate with residents and responsible parties regarding the community’s preferred pharmacy and incontinence supply programs.
Details
May require vaccination, daily screening, surveillance testing, face coverings, and PPE per regulatory guidelines

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Ivy Living’s careers page.

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Position: Wellness Nurse Pay Range: $33.00 - $36.00

The Carlotta is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, we provide exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence. We deliver meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents, families, and team members by developing a winning culture and living these values: Authenticity Teamwork Compassion Commitment Resilience.

With communities across California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Nevada, opportunities for career growth, relocation, and travel are significant. In addition, eligible team members may enjoy the following

benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
  • Complimentary Meals
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Recognition Programs
  • Student Loan Refinancing
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Emergency Financial Assistance

The Wellness Nurse is a licensed nurse responsible for coordinating resident care and medication management under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians in order to ensure the resident remains as independent as possible for as long as possible. The Wellness Nurse works on the scheduled days off of the Health Services Director to provide the community with consistent coverage from a licensed medical professional seven (7) days a week.

Responsibilities

Communicate with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of all residents in the community. Coordinate incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care for residents. Perform nursing duties as directed and in accordance with the appropriate scope of the Nurse Practice Act, including administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by a physician.

Provide support to Medication Technicians to ensure competent delivery of medications to residents. Assist with resident assessment tasks as directed by the Health Services Director. Conduct staff interviews and observe residents on a continual basis to ensure community staff is informed of changes in residents’ physical and emotional health.

Communicate all relevant resident information to physicians and other healthcare professionals. Alert Executive Director and responsible party to concerns as needed. Complete thorough documentation in the resident chart on an ongoing basis according to company policy and state regulations.

Review and monitor staff use of the Shift Report daily and participate in the change of shift meeting to communicate pertinent information regarding resident care needs as needed. Coordinate prescription orders with doctors’ offices and pharmacy delivery of medication. Oversee the central storage and delivery of medications.

Communicate with residents and responsible parties regarding the community’s preferred pharmacy and incontinence supply programs.

Qualifications

Must be a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing Prefer one (1) year of experience working in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) Able to operate standard office equipment, including fax machine, copier, telephone, etc. Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals Able to obtain and maintain valid first aid and CPR certification Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests. OFor the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.

Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands. OMG serves thousands of seniors across communities in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Hawaii. At OMG, we strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members, residents, and resident family members.

We know that caring and meaningful relationships are the foundation of a rewarding life, and our team is hand-selected for their skills, previous experience, and passion for working with the elderly. Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence. Walk into our communities and feel our pride of ownership and commitment to service.

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What's around it?

In Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,778/mo
Household income
$77,513/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Palm Desert, CA

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