Responsible for the Comprehensive Assessment Process for each resident including coordination with Interdisciplinary Team to assure timely plan of care documentation in compliance with state regulations.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN desirable.
Demonstrated ability to lead/direct others and to work effectively with persons of varied background and educational experience.
One-year experience in a long term care MDS process preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice including the nursing process with special expertise in long term care/geriatrics.
Certification in geriatrics preferred.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital.
Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
Promotes safety for patients, residents, visitors, co-workers and self. Supports National Patient Safety goals and initiatives.
Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment To My Co-workers, and supports RBC initiatives.
Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
Demonstrates adherence to all policies and procedures. We are committed to the name "Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital" meaning excellence. We will provide services that meet our customers' requirements every time.
Is responsible for achieving compliance with State and Federal regulations relating to the MDS process.
Directs and evaluates the nursing care of patients/residents according to hospital policies and procedures and accepted principles of practice including nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, patient education, appropriate documentation, and discharge planning.
Initiates Minimum Data Set Assessment including Triggers, Resident Assessment Protocols and formulation of Resident Care Plan upon admission and at required intervals thereafter.
Reviews residents' medical records to gather and verify information.
Confers with charge nurses who do ongoing assessments of residents, observe for changes in resident's condition and response to treatment and reports pertinent information to the LTC Director of Nurses and /or physician.
Coordinates multi-disciplinary team in the timely completion of the MDS and the development and periodic revision of written Resident Care Plans which reflect each resident's specific and age related needs and concerns.
Guides the interdisciplinary team in design and implementation of Resident Care Plans.
Guides the interdisciplinary team with revisions and additions to Resident Care Plans and the MDS annual and periodic assessments. Through ongoing assessment, evaluates resident outcomes and response to care plan.
Participates in quality management activities by coordinating LTCU monitoring and data gathering and reporting activities.
Maintains own professional growth, demonstrates awareness of new trends in nursing practice, analyzes those trends for applicability to the department, shares new information with "Care Team", participates in educational offerings.
Identifies or assists in identifying problems involving staff, other departments and medical staff, and works with these groups as appropriate to define and implement solutions.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.