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Owned and operated by Oakmont Senior Living and Oakmont Management Group, Fountaingrove Lodge is the nation’s first lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) independent senior community with the option of continuing care services.

Wellness Nurse at Premier Luxurious LGBT Retirement Community

From gourmet dining and concierge services, to pet parks and resident gardens, Fountaingrove Lodge offers more than just a home to our residents. We are actively seeking a Wellness Nurse for our premier community!

This position will start off Part-Time and move to Full-Time in the future.

Our Wellness Nurse will be responsible for:

The Wellness Nurse is a licensed nurse responsible for coordinating resident care and medication management under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians in order to ensure the resident remains as independent as possible for as long as possible.
Performs physical and cognitive assessments on residents and potential residents.
Assists the residents and their family in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the residents.
Act as liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations and other health related service agencies to provide care to the residents, to be residents’ main resource for assistance in accessing medical providers.
Insure proper documentation regarding change in condition or any other incident as needed.
Coordinate incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing and podiatry care for residents.
Perform nursing duties as directed and in accordance with the appropriate scope of the Nurse Practice Act, including administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by physician.
Provide support to Medication Technicians to ensure competent delivery of medications to residents.

Specific knowledge, skills, licenses, certifications, etc.:

Maintain all required certifications/licensures and training as required by state law and company policy.
Must be a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing.

Have First Aid Certification.
At least 1 year of experience working in a healthcare environment.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to operate a computer using MS office programs such as Word and Excel.
Ability to manage, solve problems and make decisions in stressful situations.
Health screening required.
Must pass criminal background check.
CCRC experience a huge plus.

We offer a competitive rate of pay for the right person. We offer great benefits for medical, dental, and vision; paid vacation, paid sick time and paid holidays.

Oakmont is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to hiring, developing, and promoting team members based on individual ability and job performance.

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