Wellness Nurse

Job Type
Part-time
Description
We are currently seeking to fill a Wellness RN / LPN position.
Why work for OceanView? We are a local, family-owned business and we believe every employee at OceanView is essential - our philosophy is "We take care of our team members, so they can take care of our residents." Not only do we offer competitive salaries, we also offer excellent scheduling incentives! Many employees take advantage of our Sunday River and Rangeley vacation opportunities, our onsite fitness center and employee classes, and our discounted meal program.
If you want to work for a company who truly cares and knows you by name, review the job description below and apply today!
Requirements
This position provides healthcare management services for independent residents facilitating coordination of care while promoting independence; maintains communication with residents and their families throughout the continuum of care.
This position ensures timely communication with CWC / Director of Operations relative to any issues or concerns that arise.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties include and are not limited to the following:
Evaluating resident health needs as they arise, coordinating medical services as needed; keeping family informed about status
• Assisting residents and their families when a transition to assisted living is in the best interest of the resident, working closely with the resident's physician and family to obtain all required documentation to ensure a smooth transition, keeping Director of Assisted Living and Sales Associate informed of progress
• Working with residents and their families to help them understand their long term care policy benefits and assisting them in the initiation of their claim for home care services and/or assisted living as requested
• Interacting positively with external customers contributing to their success within the OceanView community
• Promoting PRO services in the community to reduce the use of outside agencies
• Providing a positive and productive work environment by promoting a positive image and collaborative working relationship within and between all departments
• Proactively ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff via ongoing observation of resident's personal space and the OceanView community environment for potential risks and hazards; reporting hazards to appropriate department for mitigation.
• Participating in ongoing professional development via staff meetings, attendance at in-service programs and off-site learning programs
• Ensuring confidentiality of resident information as well as proprietary company information
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a geriatric or home care setting; must possess excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good command of the English language required
EDUCATION
BS, Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing is required.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Current Maine nursing license as an RN or LPN is required. Current CPR certification or willingness to become certified within one month of hire. Valid Maine driver's license.
• include access to onsite Fitness Center and Sunday River Condos, and Rangeley Lake house stay drawing quarterly.
• We offer a wonderful work environment with management who cares, and a terrific team who supports each other.
A full job description is available upon request.
Salary Description
$35 per hour