What are the responsibilities and job description for the ARDCS - Oregon Region position at PACS?
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Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
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General Purpose: This position provides support and education for clinical and non-clinical programs with an emphasis on Infection Control and Disease Prevention.
Essential Duties:
- Develop, implement, educate, and monitor clinical programs that meet Professional Nursing Standard of Care and Nursing Standard of Practice per the applicable State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association.
- Advise and support facilities in their efforts to comply with State and Federal Survey Regulations for Medicare and Medicaid Licensure and Certification, with a special focus on Infection Prevention, Control & Immunization.
- Assist facilities in response to endemic, epidemic, and pandemic disease outbreaks.
- Assist the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing (DON) in writing plans of corrections (POC) and Allegation of Compliance (AOC) for any state and federal survey deficiencies cited. Review POC and AOC documents prior to submission.
- Monitor facilities' compliance with POCs submitted to the State Health Department (HD) for recertification of Medicare and Medicaid License.
- Provide oversight for reportable events that are submitted to HD, including reviewing and approving reportable documents sent to HD and assisting facilities in correcting identified issues.
- Provide training to facility Administration and/or staff as needed to help them meet Professional Nursing Standard of Care and Nursing Standard of Practice per the applicable State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association, as well as State and Federal Survey Regulations for Medicare and Medicaid Licensure Certification.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field (Master's preferred).
- Current RN license in good standing.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations related to Medicare and Medicaid Licensure and Certification.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain high accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
- Organizational Skills: Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Problem-Solving: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Suite products and other relevant software
- Physical Demands: Ability to perform tasks that require prolonged use of a computer, standing and/or walking frequently, and lifting up to 50 pounds
