Residential Care Specialist RN - MDS Coordinator at Sovereign Healthcare of Tampa, LLC in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

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Bayshore Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center is currently looking for qualified Residential Care Specialist RN to fill an opening with a facility located at 3117 West Gandy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33611. Interested candidates should be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a valid State licensure as an RN.

What we offer

• Compensation package commensurate with experience and results


• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D benefits


• Paid vacations and holidays


• A great potential to grow with the company


• Fast paced, exciting environment

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

SUMMARY
Within the scope of practice as defined by the state, develops, implements and coordinates the RAI process. Maintains compliance in accordance with current professional practice standards, physician’s orders, company policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

DIRECT CARE RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work directly with the resident to evaluate their needs, document the evaluation, develop the resident’s care plan, and discuss the care plan with the resident’s family and other team members in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and standards.
• The resident care specialist participates in the care evaluation and care plan process for each resident in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and standards.
• Implements the RAI guidelines, including the MDS, CAAS and care plan to ensure timely completion of the RAI process.

INDIRECT CARE RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the interdisciplinary team in regard to MDS, CAA, and care plan activities for assigned residents
• Attends care plan meetings
• Assign responsibility for completing sections of the MDS to staff who have clinical knowledge about the resident
• Conducts orientation sessions on the MDS process to all employees involved.
• Alert facility staff on the circumstances that require a comprehensive assessment and the staff that should be involved
• Assure that the care planning component is developed with input from staff, physician, resident and families
• Transmit MDS information to the State for all patients in the facility and review lists of residents to determine when the next assessment is due.
• Develops schedule of due dates for periodic assessments.
• The RAI process must have oversight by an RN (if applicable).

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State registration as an RN.
• Knowledgeable of OBRA, the RAI process and LTC payer systems, and MDS process.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee may occasionally be exposed to blood or other body fluids. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. Agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

An EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

HRC Debbie L. McKinney at (813) 261-5500

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• CDC INF PREVENTION


• Registered Nurse

Skills

Required

• CPR

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help


• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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