RN Case Manager (RN)-MDS
About The Position
Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success. At Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Position Summary: Responsible for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Facility Safety Program for residents and staff. Insures compliance with all State and Federal licensing regulations. Promotes adherence to the organizational customer service culture.
Requirements
- Current California Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
- Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT)
- BLS Certification
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of HDMC policy/procedure, nursing certification requirements for own and other positions. Ensures that self and other apply nursing principles, techniques and practices according to HDMC policies and procedures. Promotes professional environment of care.
- Demonstrates an understanding of Title XXII, OBRA, and JCAHO requirements applicable to SNF/CDP.
- Demonstrates competence in the care of all age groups in determining each resident's age-related and other physical, psychological and cultural needs and activities. Residents are treated with sensitivity according to their needs and age.
- Maintains current Professional License and appropriate CPR Certification and provides facility with a copy of these documents in a timely manner to ensure practice is covered by active License and Certification at all times. Ensures education is up-to-date especially in areas of Specialty.
- Knowledge of Residents Bill of Rights and Elder Abuse reporting regulations. Observes Residents Bill of Rights and reports incidents of elder abuse, if indicated. Ensures supervised staff is also aware of and follow these regulations. Ensures self and staff carry out their duties in a manner sensitive and appropriate to age, (primarily adults and older adults) culture, religion, gender, and equal orientation of the residents.
- Controls the environment to prevent hazards and cross infection by observing HDMC policies and procedures. Follows HDMC policies and procedures pertaining to preventing hazards and cross infections. Ensures alternatives to physical and chemical restraints are attempted before use of physical and chemical restraints. Is familiar with MSDS information sources and acts as a resource for supervised staff.
- Communicates with Physicians, our own and other Medical facilities, other departments within the district, CCC staff, residents, family members and visitors, to ensure a professional two-way flow of information regarding resident care and other issues. Assesses residents that CCC staff or family members have concerns about, and makes appropriate decisions that demonstrate sound nursing judgment and decision-making skills. Communicates regularly with the Director of this and other disciplinary issues.
- Complies and ensure others comply with all resident privacy and HIPPA requirements.
- Collects data for MDS purposes
- Collects data for Performance Improvement
- Utilizing Pharmacist Report, communicates with Physician to correct and clarify orders
- Ensures resident care plans are appropriate and up-to-date
- Participates in monthly recapitulation process
- Obtains consents from appropriate responsible
- Ensures DPAC/Advance Directive wishes carried out in accordance with CCC policy and procedure
- Provides or delegates appropriately, resident and family education and training
- Completes Incident and Opportunity to Improve forms
- Participates in weekly utilization review meetings
- Arrives and leaves work timely. Follows HDMC Human Resources policies, especially regarding dress code, call off policy, breaks, lateness and sleeping while on duty.
- Responsible for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Facility Safety Program for residents and staff.
- Insures compliance with all State and Federal licensing regulations.
- Promotes adherence to the organizational customer service culture.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
