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About The Position

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy manuals.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to deal tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, agencies, and the public.
• Leadership, supervisory, planning, organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to maintain patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and professionalism when working with difficult or emotionally upset residents and others.
• Willingness to learn new methods and principles and incorporate them into nursing practices.
• Must maintain required continuing education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
• Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to move intermittently, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and move or carry that weight at least 50 feet.
• May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

• Administer resident assessments, oversee the assessment process, set assessment schedules, and ensure assessments are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate care plans and create Medicare and Medicaid schedules; initiate Medicare coverage for qualified residents, send denial letters when applicable, and assist with Medicaid reimbursement documentation.
• Direct and coordinate nursing staff and day-to-day nursing services in accordance with facility policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Review and recommend changes to department policies, procedures, manuals, and job descriptions; prepare shift reports and coordinate nursing services with other departments.
• Participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, discharge planning, resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Complete and maintain resident records, charts, medical forms, reports, orders, incident documentation, census reports, and other required documentation.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; maintain medication and narcotic records, supplies, and equipment, and report discrepancies.
• Support staffing, work assignments, staff supervision, performance evaluations, orientation, in-service training, and continuing education.
• Provide, coordinate, and monitor nursing care, treatments, restorative programs, and resident services; notify physicians and next of kin of relevant incidents or changes in resident condition.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary care environment; oversee hand hygiene, infection control, personal protective equipment, safety practices, and emergency preparedness.
• Monitor equipment and supply levels and promote safe and efficient use of nursing equipment and supplies.
• Review resident care plans and ensure nursing notes and CNA care reflect those plans; assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator with MDS planning, scheduling, and revisions, including RAPs and Triggers.
• Report suspected fraud, hazardous conditions, occupational exposures, information-security concerns, and other issues through facility procedures.
• Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.