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Greensboro, NC - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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Health Coordinator R.N. / L.P.N. (Part time)
20 hours/weekMF 9:30am1:30pm some flexibility
nights weekends and holidays off
Few jobs offer the opportunity to make a difference in another persons life every day. Thats exactly what the professionals at The Memory Care Center from WellSpring Solutions do. Our dedicated caregivers build strong loving bonds with the older adults they care for and in return they receive genuine appreciation from participants and their families. Be appreciated for the difference you make every day! Apply now!
PURPOSE:
To coordinate and provide health care services within the adult day health/day care program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Member Management
  • Complete preadmission Health Assessment for enrollment into the program
  • Implement and document the nursing component of the individual care plan including orders or suggestions if any of involved health care professionals.
  • Monitor members response to medical treatment plan and nursing interventions and revise care plan if needed.
  • Coordinate with other staff and facilitate members use of community health services as needed i.e. specialized services such as speech physical therapy occupational therapy home health inhome or overnight respite referral to neurologist etc.
  • Communicate with family caregivers and staff about health concerns changes and conditions of members.
  • Report and document results of nursing assessment care provided and members response to the care.
  • Communicate with members physicians as needed to update medication orders report vital signs physical and emotional problems etc.
  • Coordinate with staff to implement regular healthmaintenance services (i.e. vital signs weight dental health general nutrition and hygiene) of members periodically documenting in member records and notifying caregivers of any significant changes.
  • Supervise administration of medications first aid and emergency care and document appropriately.
  • Supervise the provision of modified and therapeutic diets or supplemental feedings.
  • Provide other direct nursing services; regularly report/observe functional changes of members.
  • Conduct monthly member health education programs as required by agency policy.
Family Support and Education
  • Participate in scheduled family conferences as team member to provide information about health concerns and conditions of members; counsel with caregivers taking any followup action appropriate.
  • Communicate with family members by telephone and in person regarding daytoday problems and concerns.
  • Provide family members with written information needed i.e. medications behavior management diseasespecific (Alzheimers Disease or stroke etc. nursing homes etc.
Staff/Program Development
  • Conduct with staff regular drills in handling different kinds of emergencies and document as outlined in the agency policies.
  • Assist with the supervision of daily activities in the absence of the Program Director.
  • Maintain medical supplies as required in state standards.
  • Assist with Guilford County Health Department Nurse Monitor of Center health care services for state certification requirements.
  • Assist with the implementation of USDA requirements for nutrition.
  • Network with other healthcare professionals to promote center services and maximize provision of these services..
Qualifications:
  • Shall be at least 21 years of age and have a current license to practice nursing in North Carolina with RN / LPN status.
  • Shall have current CPR and First Aid Certification.
  • Shall have at least two years work experience preferably in the human services and/or gerontological nursing area.
Possess the following characteristics:
  • Maturity good judgment emotional stability ability to make decisions and set goals.
  • Managerial and administrative skills including the ability to supervise staff and to plan and coordinate meaningful staff training.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of aging the diseases and infirmities associated with aging and related medications and rehabilitative measures.
At WellSpring Solutions we offer services for Alzheimers dementia and memory care as well as provide emotional support for family caregivers. WellSpring Solutions is part of The WellSpring Group a trusted name in Adult Care in Greensboro Guilford County and the Triad so you can feel confident you are getting the highest quality care.
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