Assistant Wellness Director (Coralville)

Summary of Duties

A Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Medication Technician may serve as the Assistant Wellness Director / supervisor in charge for the shift, in the absence of the Wellness Director. As the supervisor on the shift, the Assistant Wellness Director will coordinate resident care, designate / delegate tasks and assignments to Resident Care Assistants and Medication Technicians, and monitor the overall function of the Wellness Department for the shift. They also are responsible for making community decisions in the absence of the Executive Director and Wellness Director. This position reports to the Wellness Director.

Essential Functions

• Plans and delegates work assignments assuring effective shift coverage; Coordinates care on his / her shift.
• Participates in and supervises the delivery of personal care to residents.
• Implements the service plans and collects data regarding the health status of residents.
• Acts as supervisor for the shift; Coaches and counsels Resident Care Assistants / Medication Technicians regarding care practices and standards; Follows proper disciplinary procedures if Resident Care Assistants / Medication Technicians are not following community policies and procedures; Writes disciplinary reports per community protocol. May provide support to the wellness department by serving on-call for staffing assignments and questions.
• May be required to fill open shifts as determined by the Wellness Director.
• Always maintains professional demeanor when interacting with residents and families.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
• Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to Wellness Director and takes appropriate action.
• Administers medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
• Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy; Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Transcribes physician orders, reviews MARs for accuracy, and notifies pharmacy of changes.
• Orients and assists with on-the-job training of new associates and participates in evaluation of knowledge, skills, and abilities of associates on his / her shift; Reports findings to Wellness Director.
• Monitors e-call system equipment to ensure proper working condition and caregiver response to e-call to assure timely assistance.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts; Reports significant changes in a residents condition to the physician and responsible party and documents in the residents chart all observations, follow through and any new orders / instructions from the physician.
• Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and other safety rules.
• Assist in other assignments delegated by the Wellness Director or Executive Director to ensure the compliance of the community and the wellness department regarding policy and procedures.
• Serve as back up to the Wellness Director to complete evaluations, service plans, and other required documentation for current and new residents.
• Responsible for planning the wellness schedule preferably 1 month in advance but no less than 2 weeks.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for staffing and care needs; Responsible for finding coverage for open shifts when rotating on-call for staffing.
• Must be available by phone 24 / 7 while on-call for staffing needs and able to fill open shift if needed.

Non-Essential Functions

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience

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