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Wellness Director

Vista Springs, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48823

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Overview

Find Your Greater Purpose Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village is looking for a clinically strong, hands-on nurse who believes in roll-up-your-sleeves healthcare—someone who leads from the floor with hands-on care. Accountability Follow-through Clinical competence Ownership mentality Calm leadership under pressure Summary

Under the direction of the Health and Wellness Officer, plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for Community Members and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act. Qualifications

Education: RN certification required, plus expierence Licenses/Certification: Valid RN certification in the State of Michigan Valid CPR certification. Experience: Five year experience in Assisted Living preferred. Essential Functions

Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision and values of Vista Springs Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans. Assesses and documents the Community Member’s condition and nursing needs. Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the Community Member’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications. Supervises, directs and evaluates PWPs and MTPs. Administers medications, performs treatments for assigned Community Members, and documents that treatment as required by Vista Springs, and local, state and federal rules and regulations. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act. Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner. Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding Community Members. Coordinates nursing care of Community Members when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments. Supervises nursing unit, which includes overseeing scheduling and directing the nursing staff. Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or dietary assistance. Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in Community Members. Performs other tasks as assigned. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of Vista Springs, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws and applicable professional standards. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to communicate effectively with Community Members and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations. Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Disclaimer

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned. Work Environment

This job requires exposure to environmental conditions and may include the following: blood, body fluids, latex, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and other conditions typical of a health care setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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