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An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated professionals to enhance resident care in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes communication with residents and their families, ensuring they feel secure and informed about their treatment plans. You'll be responsible for monitoring residents' statuses, coordinating care, and maintaining essential documentation. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a dynamic setting. Join a team that values collaboration and professionalism while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents.
Description
Communicate regularly with residents and their families about Plans of Care, PT, OT, and other treatment protocols. Attend and participate in morning meetings/stand-ups to facilitate communication within the team. Answer residents' questions regarding their care, treatment plans, illness progression, and other issues to ensure they feel safe and secure in our care.
Monitor and adjust residents' statuses based on changing needs and conditions. Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing the needs of new, current, and discharging residents in your areas of responsibility. Complete all required documentation accurately and timely.
Perform utilization review activities to ensure resident care is appropriate, timely, and cost-effective. Coordinate care with residents, care providers, financial services, and third-party payers. Oversee all admissions and discharges, and coordinate referrals to and from the facility.
Maintain positive, effective, and appropriate relationships with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues. Ensure accurate charting and complete necessary paperwork promptly. Work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, providers, payers, residents, and their families.
Promote cooperation and collaboration among individuals, including residents, families, caretakers, physicians, nurses, and other ancillary staff. Demonstrate excellent time management skills to organize work in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities. Possess intermediate computer skills and maintain professional, respectful, honest interactions with all stakeholders.
Supervisory Requirements: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Social Work preferred. Valid RN license preferred; LVN/LPN acceptable. Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and related benefits is required. PCC knowledge is desirable. Ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures, and technical documentation. Strong mathematical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Valid licenses and certifications must be maintained, including continuing education.
Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good vision and focus are required.
Work Environment: Usually low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. Management may reassign duties as needed.