You've challenged yourself to become the best nurse you can be; now, it's time to receive recognition for your skills, expertise, and leadership. The Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADON) / PPS Skilled Case Manager is a licensed nurse who oversees gathering information for assessments and care plans, striving to provide the best possible quality of care for all residents. This position coordinates, directs, and schedules the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the overall care plan for residents currently receiving skilled services, focusing on quality of life issues and quality of care. Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and Purpose

• Conduct daily interdisciplinary meetings to track therapy minutes, Resource Utilization Group (RUG) changes, patient status changes, etc.
• Perform pre-admission screenings to determine the level of care and clinical eligibility of residents for skilled nursing services reimbursable by Medicare.
• Plan, schedule and collect Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments data according to Medicare schedule.
• Coordinate and assist with discharge planning.
• Provide maximum flexibility in coordinating the payer's needs with patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with the treatment team and influence the treatment approach when needed.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Conduct daily rounds to evaluate resident care. Offer suggestions or direction to nursing staff to assist residents in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being possible.
• Support, assist, and evaluate staff nurses in the management of their units.
• Assist with orientation of new nursing personnel to the overall nursing department.
• Ensure personnel are assigned responsibilities consistent with their education, experience, and ability.
• Assist with supervision of resident care given by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) by observing performance of quality of care and quality of life tasks, identifying learning needs and utilizing one-on-one teaching as necessary.

Desired Experience and Education

• Associate's Degree plus appropriate certification or BSN.
• Charge Nurse Experience in Long-Term Care.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A minimum of 2 years of MDS & LTC experience or Acute Case Management experience is preferred.
• Experience with MDS and the care planning process is preferred.

Requirements

• Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.
• I have up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Ladder, Education Fund, and Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Retirement Benefit (No Cost to You!)

Ask the hiring manager for more details.

Own Your Future!

We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve. Being an employee-owner means your effort is rewarded annually by allocating company shares to your ESOP retirement plan. The ESOP benefit costs you nothing, requires no contributions, and is paid to every employee who works 1000 hours per year and is with us on December 31st of each plan year. Ask any other prospective employer if they provide you with a no-cost retirement plan in addition to your optional 401(k) program with matching. Learn more about vesting and other ESOP details from your hiring manager. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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