What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Management RN Leader position at The Laurels of Middletown?
Deliver high-quality care to our residents as a seasoned MDS Nurse. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the RAI process, conducting assessments, and coordinating care plans. Your expertise will ensure that our residents receive the best possible care.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, 401K with matching funds, DailyPay, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, free CNA/STNA certification, zero-cost uniforms, and Legacy, our new virtual community and rewards & recognitions program.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the completion of MDS, CAA's, and care plans within regulated time frames.
- Coordinate the RAI process with the interdisciplinary team.
- Assess residents through physical examination, interview, and chart review.
- Communicate resident care needs with caregivers, including physicians, nurses, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.
- Review hospital information, consults, and outside agencies, incorporating such information into assessments and care planning.
- Identify and address significant changes in resident care.
- Lead PPS meetings, ensuring adherence to Medicare schedules and monitoring Medicare days and RUGs utilization.
- Maintain AANAC certifications and stay up-to-date with industry developments.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Consider having AANC certification and RAC-CT.
- Strongly preferred: knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS).
- Previous experience as an MDS Nurse.
As a national provider of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services, we strive to achieve the highest standards of care. We welcome candidates passionate about delivering exceptional care and collaborating with like-minded professionals.
