Job Description

_ A Day in the Life_

Conducts and coordinates the completion of required Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and is responsible for the implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care.

Clinical Quality:

• Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, organizational policies, and infection control protocols.
• Monitors MDS quality metrics and reports findings.
• Advocate for patients' rights and ensure their safety and well-being are always prioritized.

Additional tasks:

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with all state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents, staff, and self.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
• Intermediate computer skills, including ability to create documents in various programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and navigate electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to work independently, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
• Current awareness of relevant regulations and standards of care.

Qualifications

_ What’s Required_

• Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan and 3 years experience in Long Term Care.

• BSN is preferred.

• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

• RAC certification required within 6 months of hire.

Additional Information

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00a - 4:30p

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Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.