Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 8 hours per shift, Monday-Friday Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week Experience: Minimum 2 years in Charge/Supervisor roles; Long Term Care experience required License: Michigan State License Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA Must-Have: - Strong assessment and resident evaluation skills - Proficiency in MDS software and related computer functions - Understanding of CMS transmission of the MDS - High level of confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA Job Description: - Responsible and accountable for scheduling, completion, accuracy, validation, and timeliness of the MDS and care planning process - Review medical records and resident care plans for compliance with State and Federal regulations and standards of practice - Communicate with medical records, billing, and appropriate individuals regarding insurance and coding issues when identified - Maintain the resident roster and census - Complete assessments upon admission, quarterly, annually, and according to skilled services schedule - Coordinate the development of individualized nursing care plans - Supervise nursing actions toward meeting the goals established in the plan of care, including physical, psychological, social, rehabilitative, educational, and discharge planning needs - Oversee direct nursing care based on health care practitioner orders, including medication administration and treatments - Assist with resident, family, and staff education to meet identified learning needs - Demonstrate critical thinking for patient management - Support coordination and ensure continuity of care with other providers
