Job Description
Job Description
- Follow established standards of nursing practice and implement facility policies and procedures.
- Maintain MDS schedule to meet both Medicare and OBRA requirements. Keep all disciplines informed of schedule and schedule changes.
- Timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments. Assessments consist of residents, family, and staff interviews, physical assessments, and medical record review.
- Timely submission of MDS assessments to QIES system.
- Completion of Baseline Care Plans upon admission. Development and timely updates of resident comprehensive care plan.
- Conduct bedside Admission Nursing Assessment, Braden Assessment, Fall Risk Assessment, Side Rail Assessment, Active TB Assessment, Admission Section GG Assessment, etc. on the day of admission.
- Review admission chart for completion.
- Audit skilled charts for completion of required documentation.
- Gather information and facilitate Medicare meeting. Communicate discharge plans to interdisciplinary team.
- Additional duties may apply.
Skills:
- Proven experience as RN or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of RN license program is a must
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