Overview:
When you join the team at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults. You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people and caring about them as friends.
And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.
The Job:
We are seeking to hire a Wellness Registered Nurse (RN) in the Health & Wellness Center of our premier senior living community.
The Fox Hill Village Health & Wellness Center is a Nurse Led model that provides health, wellness, and urgent care type services to maximize the health and well-being of all residents of Fox Hill Village.
The Health & Wellness Center Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of nursing care for individuals, families, and the community.
Duties:
- Works collaboratively with Fox Hill Village health professionals to provide optimum nursing services to the residents of Fox Hill Village.
- Demonstrates the competencies of the gerontological registered nurse as described in the Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice .
- Utilizes a holistic approach in providing nursing services to residents.
- Develops individualized wellness plans and goals with individual residents to maximize health and well-being and help residents attain their highest level of functioning.
- Uses Evidence-Based Practice methods in providing care to residents.
- Utilizes comprehensive assessment skills in triage of residents seeking care for health problems, minor illnesses and injuries and in performing wellness assessments.
- Includes family members when requested by residents or when otherwise appropriate.
- Implements treatments and other elements of care prescribed by a physician’s order or by the primary care provider.
- Maintains competency in Point of Care (CLIA-waived) Testing conducted in the Health & Wellness Center.
- Manages and performs periodic health maintenance/health monitoring activities as requested or needed by residents, such as blood pressure readings, weight measurement, etc.
- Utilizes RN-assisted tele-health visits between residents and their primary care providers to ensure understanding of the treatment plan, continuity of care and optimal communication.
- Provides clinical teaching for individual residents/family that facilitates resident learning across the care continuum. Creates a teaching/learning environment that meets residents’ individual learning styles.
- Addresses ethical and clinical concerns of the resident/family consistent with the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
- Uses systems thinking to utilize environmental and system resources and identify barriers that exist for the resident at Fox Hill Village and within or across healthcare systems as they pertain to the resident’s care and goals.
- Accurately documents care provided to residents.
- Assists in the development, and implementation of standards, care protocols, policies, and procedures for the Fox Hill Village Health & Wellness Center.
- Participates in planning and presenting health education programs for residents.
- Collaborates with other Fox Hill Village health and wellness professionals (such as Support Services, Fitness Department and Vitalize 360 Program) to enhance programs for residents.
- Responsibilities may require performance of tasks that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Job Requirements:
- Holistic approach to nursing practice
- Strong assessment, triage, and judgement skills
- Demonstrated client and family education skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, clinical documentation and oral communication abilities
- Strong listening skills, while being approachable and articulate
- Demonstrated effective collaboration and organizational skills
- Exceptional computer skills, with proficiency with Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; Master’s degree in Nursing preferred
- Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with two or more years’ experience in Gerontology preferred
- Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Certification as a Gerontological Nurse – Board Certified (GERO – BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other recognized nursing certifying body preferred, or must be willing to obtain Gerontological Nurse certification if not currently certified
- Knowledge of nursing theories, principles, and concepts acquired through completion of a graduate program in nursing at an approved school of professional nursing
- Current Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider
Job Type: Full-time
Base Pay: From $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person