Health & Wellness Coordinator - Sign on Bonus
Company: Brookdale Northwest Hills
Location: Austin
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Details:LVN / LPN / Assistant Director of
NursingOverview:LVN / LPN / Assistant to Director of Nursing$32 /
hourMake Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an
environment where you can become your best possible self, join us!
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.Full
suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are
available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits
offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet
InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate
DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel,
and military spouses are encouraged to apply.Please 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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