Wellness Director - Towne Centre Assisted Living
Merrillville, IN 46410
About the Job
We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse or an Registered Nurse who is expirenced in Memory Care, Specializes in Dementia, and being a Wellness Director to join our team and provide quality care to geriatric patients. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and experienced professional who is able to provide comprehensive nursing care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, Making sure that all staff members in their unit are in place and working when on the clock and not on lunch. Making sure to provide emotional support to all residents and families. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
These are a few resposibilities listed below. Futher resposibilities will be dicussed upon hire.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- Monitor vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse rate.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Educate patients and families about health care maintenance.
- Observe and report changes in patient's condition to the supervising nurse.
- Assist with geriatric care needs.
- Making sure that all staff are engaging with residents.
- Making sure staff members in unit are in compliance with our facility policies.
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the state
- Must have no finding in the registry concerning abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.
- Skilled at tackling numerous tasks and makes quick decisions.
- Can foster good resident and family relationships.
- Ability to effectively collaborate within a team environment.
- A passion for working with elderly residents.
- Experience in a long-term or assisted living facility a plus, but not required.
- Must have Memory Care expirence.
- Must have Unit Manger expirence.