Job Description
Job Description
Overview
To coordinate assessment of each resident’s condition at admission, quarterly, annually, and when significant and permanent changes in resident’s condition occur; to assist in the development of a comprehensive care plan to address the needs of each resident.
Responsibilities
- Assist with screening of residents prior to admission for appropriate placement.
- Conduct admission conference with resident and family to address any resident/family concerns and to review facility policies.
- Monitor resident’s (Part A&B) condition on a regular, ongoing basis and assure accurate, complete documentation is available in the Medical Records.
- Assist Social Services with setting up interdisciplinary care plan meetings with resident/family at regular intervals to discuss resident needs and discharge planning.
- Assure development of care plans to meet the current needs of the resident with input from resident and family and in conjunction with the interdisciplinary care planning committee.
- Track Part A & B case mix weekly.
- Maintain distinct part census with appropriate RUGS.
- Cooperate with the Rehab Department in determining appropriate RUG classification and utilization of resources.
- Conduct Rehab meetings weekly.
- Transmit assessments within regulated time frame.
- Support this facility’s commitment in the quality of services to residents, family members, and the public.
- Be able to hear, speak and see.
- Be able to be on feet for several hours while bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting to assist residents.
- Hold confidential all company, facility, resident, or employees information.
- Report all incidents/accidents immediately to supervisor.
- Attendance at all required in-service training programs and staff meetings.
- Adhere to facility-established policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Must be a Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state in which the facility is located. In performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations, the individual cannot pose a direct threat to property, themselves, or others. Regular attendance must be maintained by the individual holding this position.