ERS RN: Skilled Nursing Clinical Assessment Specialist

New Jersey Respiratory Associates Inc; Bristol (CT); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory Associates is seeking Registered Nurses to provide specialized clinical assessments across our skilled nursing facility network. The ERS Nurse role combines patient assessment, clinical documentation review, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support facilities in accurately identifying patient conditions and maintaining compliance with the ERS Model.

You will operate on a structured 10-day assessment cycle, conducting evaluations for newly admitted residents and

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple facilities and resident caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments within skilled nursing facilities.
• Perform structured evaluations on residents during the facility's 10-day ERS assessment window.
• Review medical histories, physician orders, nursing documentation, and current clinical status.
• Identify and document clinical conditions that may impact ERS classification and reimbursement.
• Assess resident needs, treatments, diagnoses, and changes in condition.
• Collaborate with facility nursing staff, therapy teams, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Ensure all assessment findings and recommendations are accurately documented within the 10-day assessment cycle.
• Support facilities in maintaining accurate clinical documentation and compliance.
• Educate facility staff regarding clinical documentation requirements and best practices when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all federal, state, and facility regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Independence

Education

RN license in state of practice

Tools

PDPM

MDS

Medicare reimbursement

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory Associates is seeking Registered Nurses to provide specialized clinical assessments across our skilled nursing facility network. The ERS Nurse role combines patient assessment, clinical documentation review, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support facilities in accurately identifying patient conditions and maintaining compliance with the ERS Model.

You will operate on a structured 10-day assessment cycle, conducting evaluations for newly admitted residents and