What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Assessment Nurse position at The Bristal Assisted Living?
Respond to all requests for information and all other activities as directed by the Executive Director, the Director of Wellness and Vice President of Healthcare.
Conduct Assessments (off-site or on site) prior to admission into the community and follow-up evaluation for all Residents.
Assure the accuracy of Resident records and documentation in adherence with company policies as well as regulations of the State Department of Health.
Assure completion of pre-admission medical evaluation and other documentation by the appropriate licensed health care provider, as required by company policy and State Department of Health are on file
Discuss Resident’s preliminary adjustment with Executive Director, the Director of Wellness, Assistant Director of Wellness, and Director of Reflections, of the general well-being of Residents
Completes appropriate company documentation in Point Click Care
Assure corporate policy and State Department of Health requirements related to Resident Care & documentation is upheld
Follows the company policies and procedures related to incident reporting and notifications as well as State Department of Health Regulations
Maintains incident report records
Informs Executive Director of all incidents
Maintain active community and professional relationships to support positive promotion of the company.
Develop contacts with community agencies serving senior citizens and clergy and refers residents where/when appropriate.
Maintain a liaison with facility and the community nursing homes, hospitals and assisted living facilities.
Resident Supervision:
Acts as Resident advocate and assists Administrative staff in their continued service to the Resident
Visits with each Resident to evaluate their concerns
Refers all Resident complaints and/or concerns to the Executive Director for immediate investigation and resolution
Provides oversight to the admission process of the Resident to include:
Appropriateness and accuracy of the Resident’s physician evaluation for sign off on same
Conducts (or delegates as appropriate) Initial Functional Evaluation of Resident prior to admission into the community or off-site and follow-up evaluation as per company policy and State Department of Health regulations;
When indicated, assures completion of Behavioral Health evaluation as per company policy and State Department of Health regulation;
Provide initial and ongoing orientation to facility for new Residents.
Acclimate Resident and introduces them to other Residents.
Encourage Residents to participate in social activities.
Conduct as per company policy and State Department of Health requirements functional evaluations to identify Residents status and/or change in status and to determine the type and level of assistance needed:
Develop and update each Resident’s service plan(s), functional evaluation, and other pertinent evaluations at specified intervals and when a change in Residents’ status warrants.
If delegated by ED or designated RN, communicates change in Resident status to the Resident’s Representative and appropriate Administrative/Corporate Business staff;
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of providers, as well as the Resident and/or Resident’s Representative in the development of the Resident’s Individualized Service Plan on admission, appropriate revision within 30 days thereafter, and every 6 months;
Monitor the Wellness and Reflections Communications daily for any unusual occurrences or changes in resident’s status and records and insures interventional strategies appropriately;
Coordinate care with the Department Heads, Resident’s physician, and other third-party providers:
Assist with hospital, skilled nursing facility, rehab centers, et al, with transfers and discharges and liaises external staff and discharge planner to determine suitability of Resident to return to facility.
Conduct off site visits as indicated/requested by ED/ Director of Wellness
Act as a liaison with Resident’s personal physician and other healthcare providers.
Refer Resident service problems to the appropriate Department Managers
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