UHC - Skilled Care Coordinator (PRN)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years long-term care experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1.Experience with the MDS.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assist leadership in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Service Department as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

2. Participate in facility inspections made by authorized government agencies.

3. In the absence of leadership, performs the duty of carrying out the policies and procedures established by this facility, and coordinating other duties as directed by NHA.

4. Rotates On Call with other Nurse Management level associates.

5.Works closely with DON to assure effective utilization and review.

6. Deals tactfully with personal, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personal and the general public.

7. Encourage attending physician to record and sign physician's orders, certification form, DNAR form and Psychotropic drug form on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations.

8. Ensure the RAI is completed, verify that the MDS is correct before locking it and electronically transmitted within federally mandated time frames.

9. Monitor the MDS and implement the CAA's per policy and procedure.

10. Ensure each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person completing that portion of the MDS per policy and procedure.

11. Sign and date the assessment instrument to certify its completion per policy and procedure.

12. Review discharge charts and ensure the nursing portions are complete.

13. Accurately generate, EDS file, receives validation and confirmation and maintain records thereof.

14. Participate in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each patient per policy and procedure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.