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SUMMARY: Responsible for the coordination and final review of the MDS and Care Planning Process, utilization review, selected Quality Improvement studies and the Resident Tuberculosis Program.  As part of the nursing manager team, participates in the on-call schedule and early AM staffing.

Compensation: is $44/hour.

Person Centered Care Summary: Through Person Centered Care, the Continuing Care team is committed to developing firsthand knowledge about the residents’ values, needs, preferences, and life history through individual daily interactions.  Members of the Continuing Care team provide hospitable care and services to the residents, treating them as individuals with strengths and gifts and actively listening to their voice in what care and services we provide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coordinates and performs review of the Minimum Data Sheets and care planning process. Coordinates benchmarking for quality improvement. Coordinates selected Quality Improvement studies and the Resident Tuberculosis Program. Participates in leadership meetings and on call-scheduling. Coordinates managed care resident insurance certification and recertification. Provides education to staff regarding documentation. Audits clinical records and compiles statistical data on skilled residents. Assists with, coordinates, and attends utilization rounds; provides information during meeting for skilled services plan of care, discharges and resident status updates. Coordinates the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident. Develops and monitors nursing procedures to ensure that supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste. Ensures all resident assessments are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with regulatory standards. Ensures documentation on resident certification for skilled nursing services is completed and maintained within Standard Federal Regulations. Collects and analyzes QA data as assigned. May review and complete the CMI process. May enter and review all new admissions diagnoses in Visio. May participate in Nurse Leadership Team activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated ability to write Nursing Care Plans and Minimum Data Sheets.
• Ability to perform successful utilization review.
• Expertise in Quality Improvement methodology.
• Compassion and customer focus.
• Ability to manage diversity.
• Strong degree of ethics, values, integrity and trust.
• Excellent listening skills and high degree of patience.
• Proficient computer skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience performing MDS in long-term care preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as part of a nurse leadership team in a LTC preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state.
• Current CPR certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

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.

• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand, and talk/hear.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK 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.

• Possible exposure to bodily fluids (BBP).
• OSHA OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE CATEGORY: After careful analysis, it has been determined that this position falls into OSHA Occupational Exposure Category III and requires the following protective equipment be worn by anyone filling this position.
• GLOVES, GOWNS, MASKS, AND/OR GOGGLES: Training will be provided in how to properly and effectively use any necessary equipment, in addition to education regarding precautionary measures, epidemiology, and modes of transmission and prevention of HIV/HBV.

ROUTINE DECISION-MAKING:

• Ensuring accuracy of data entered in the MDS sent to the state.
• Making decisions regarding residents’ care plans.
• Other routine decisions as they pertain to the essential functions of the position.

FORMAL POLICY-SETTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May make recommendations regarding policies.

Ashby Ponds is a beautiful 132-acre continuing care retirement community in Loudoun County, Virginia. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Ashby Ponds helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.