Unit Manager/Infection Control Preventionist

PACS•North Bay Village, FL

About The Position

The Unit Manager/Infection Control Preventionist coordinates resident care, communications, utilization review, admissions, discharges, and referrals. The role communicates with residents and their families about plans of care, therapies, and treatment protocols, and works with care providers, facility financial services, and third-party payers to support appropriate, timely, and cost-effective care. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires effective, professional communication and collaboration with residents, families, staff, physicians, and other care partners. The employee must organize work in a high-volume environment with changing priorities, maintain accurate and timely documentation, and exercise sound independent judgment. A bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Social Work is listed; an RN license is preferred, and an LVN or LPN license is acceptable. Two years of clinical nursing experience is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Social Work.
Valid LVN/LPN or RN license in the state of employment; RN license preferred.
Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Medicaid programs and benefits.
Intermediate computer skills; PCC knowledge is listed.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, providers, payers, residents, and families.
Excellent time management and organizational skills for a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the relevant Department of Public Health division.

Nice To Haves

Certificate as a Certified Case Manager (CCM).

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with residents and families about plans of care, PT, OT, and other treatment protocols.
Attend and participate in morning meetings or stand-ups to facilitate communication with the team.
Answer residents’ questions about care, treatment plans, illness progression, and other concerns.
Monitor and adjust resident statuses according to changing needs and conditions.
Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing the needs of new, current, and discharging residents in areas of responsibility.
Complete required documentation and charting accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform utilization review activities to support appropriate, timely, and cost-effective resident care.
Coordinate care among residents, care providers, facility financial services, and third-party payers.
Oversee admissions and discharge activities.
Coordinate referrals to and from the facility.
Promote effective cooperation and collaboration among residents, families, caretakers, physicians, nurses, and ancillary partners.
Maintain professional, respectful, and honest interactions with residents, families, staff, and partners.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing, and remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division.