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