Job Description

3030 S 80th St, Omaha, NE 68124, USA Req #2091

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Be partof a Senior Living Community that strives to enhance everyday life by serving and enriching our residents’ lives. You are responsible for creating moments of happiness and ensuring our residents receive the best care.
We offer competitive pay, shift differentials, Paid Time Off accruing from date of hire, 5 different health insurance options with affordable premiums, supportive management and a friendly work environment!
Westgate Assisted Living is seeking a Health and Wellness Director to join our team; offering competitive pay, professional development and room for advancement.

“My residents and coworkers make it for me. I work with a great, passionate team of individuals. And the residents are great!”

Noelle

Job Description

Responsible for the direct supervision of the licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN, RN), the Certified Medication Aides (if required by State Regulations) and Certified Nurse Aides.

Assigns and directs work of subordinates; appraising performance; rewarding and discipling associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Provides training, supervision, and monitoring of associates in the administration of medications as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act, to include auditing of medications and administration of records.

Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by caregiving staff.

As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized care plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness and maximizes the resident’s opportunity to remain in their environment.

Manages the health care of residents, including the dissemination of information to families and associates. Ensures that family members are aware of resident’s need for scheduled appointments.

Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents. Assures that required documentation is completed prior to or upon resident admission, including nursing assessments, care plans, and other assigned forms. Updates assessments as required by policy and as described/allowed Nurse Practice Act.

Performs on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of returningresident to the community.

Evaluates residents; documents changes in condition; and notifiesExecutive Director, physician and resident’s legally responsible party/family of resident’s condition and reactions.

Performs ongoing assessment/observation of residents’ physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care.

Facilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, Hospice services and other third party healthcare-related services.

Communicates with physicians regarding residents’ status and condition changes. Ensures residents are prepared for physician appointments, prepares Physician Visit Forms and reviews and updates resident charts.

Participates in or leads meetings relevant to resident care issues, such as Care Plan meetings, involving appropriate parties as needed.

Ensures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, lab, x-rays, ambulance, etc.arescheduled and followed through.

Participates in department quality improvement activities.

Assists in keeping the environment safe for associates to reduce the occurrence of Workers’ Compensation claims by appropriately evaluating resident transfer and mobility needs and involving therapy services as indicated.

Shares on-call and manager on duty responsibilities/shifts as required.

This is an overview of the Job Description and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate shall perform all duties as assigned.

Education and Requirements

Current licenseas a LPN/LVN or RN(as required by state guidelines) to include annual continuing education requirements.Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.

Experience as host/hostel, receptionist, or administrative role

Must be a licensed LPN/LVN or RN (as required by state guidelines) and any necessary examinations(s)

In accordance with laws of this State. Prefer prior experience in AL or SNU. Prefer prior experience as an LPN/LVN or RN for at least 3 years.

Omega Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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