PRN Assessment Nurse

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ssessment Nurse is responsible for identify ing current and future patient care needs ; b eing able to recogni ze normal versus abnormal body physiology. The role r equires critical thinking, attention to detail and being able to prioritize appropriate interventions . A n essential bridge between the assessment coordinator, inter

• departments and external stakeholders that include , but is not limited to the Department of Community Health, health care providers , and medical institutions . This role p erform s frequent ana lysis , requires excellent tracking skills , organiz ational skills , analytic al and exceptional communication skills . M ust always be committed to providing responsive aid in a courteous and professional manner. It is required to be able to visit and assess these members in their homes at these locations Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
• Perform different aspects of the nursing process and function within the scoop of safe nursing practices.
• Work in supervisory role as warranted by Ace Care and its needs at the time appointed.
• Perform case management services for medically frail and compromised patients using best Case Management practices.
• Provide full MDS assessment for new and renewed members.
• Responsible for assisting with review of member assessments, implementations, and management of nursing services within the ACE Care scope.
• Provide disease management initiation and updates as needed
• Responsible for assisting with the initiation, development and maintaining plan of care.
• Assist in Identifying family /client needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the plan of care.
• Perform education to maintain standard of care within the nursing and case management department.
• Maintain regular communication with Administrator, other RN and LPN staff and lend assistance concerning client’s progress and problems.
• Must be available via phone or in person to resolve medical emergent situations.
• Follow up with compliance for physician’s orders and treatments being provided by direct care providers
• Communicate as needed with client’s physician, family members and client for any change in plan of care or services.
• Assist with Q.I program review as needed.
• Assist with provider meetings as needed
• Provide support and participate in IDT weekly meetings
• Represent the assessment department at the WAM (Weekly Ace meeting)
• Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the client, or providing direct care as needed.
• Responsible for knowing and understanding policies and procedures that govern the EDWP formally the SOURCE program.
• Must function independently in the absence of the administrator to maintain operation short term.
• Accepts other assignments as appropriate . Required Education and Experience
• RN Certification (LPN or RN)
• At least two (2) year s in a related field Preferred Education and Experience
• Associate's degree
• At least t hree ( 3 ) year s in a related filed Additional Eligibility Qualifications
• Proficiency in M icrosoft 365 with expertise in Microsoft Outlook , Word , and Excel #ZR