Assistant Director of Nursing/Restorative Nurse - Alden Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

JOB SUMMARY

• The ADON Restorative Nurse is an experienced Registered Nurse who ensures a current care plan and MDS for all residents and that all documents pertaining to plan of care are consistent and oversees the nursing staff and interdisciplinary team to ensure that all supporting assessments are completed in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies and as may be directed by the Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews the department’s policy and procedures, Job Descriptions, etc. at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Administrator.
• Oversee Restorative Program, ensuring that Restorative Assessments are completed
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains an active, current copy of the RAI manual either electronically or in hard copy format.
• Utilizes RAI manual information for accurate and complete coding of all MDS information that is attached to his/her unique login and password within the MDS software system
• Maintains the integrity of his/her individual employee login/password for all computer software programs assigned to the user.
• Oversees the scheduling, completion, and accuracy of all MDS item sets in accordance with the RAI manual.
• Coordinates the development of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs/concerns for the resident. Checks for adequate description of problems, resident centered goals, which are realistic and measurable and multi-disciplinary approaches to goals in accordance with the timeframes specified by the RAI manual.
• Chairs resident care plan conference and relays all concerns from resident and/or family/responsible party to the Administrator.
• Oversees that residents/ families/responsible parties are contacted in relation to participation in care plan conferences per RAI guidelines.
• Plans, conducts, and participates in In-service Education Program as it pertains to the RAI process for all departments that have supporting documentation assignments.
• Coordinates an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the RAI process and data entry within the employee’s orientation/probation period. Provides written evidence of RAI training to business office for maintenance of employee files upon completion of training.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Monitors resident’s medical record, including MDS, Cardex, Care Plans, progress notes, Physician Order Sheets, Flow records, monthly nursing summaries, IDT notes/assessments, etc. for consistency and content. Addresses discrepancies in documentation which are not consistent and/or do not meet program standards to appropriate department manager and Administrator and monitor the nursing staff and team for ongoing compliance with assessment and documentation needs in accordance with all policy and procedures.
• Maintains all relevant logs, meeting minutes and listings pertaining to CMI, Medicare, as directed or as indicated in policy, procedure, or protocols.
• Monitors the nursing staff for effective implementation of the plan of care that is developed by the IDT on assigned floors or units of responsibility including the monitoring of the delivery of “hands on” care.
• Maintains ICD-9 codes for current diagnosis.
• Reports IT concerns to help desk timely, including hardware and software concerns, system outages, etc...
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
• Attends relevant meetings as directed by the Administrator.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in this state.
• Must Possess current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of OBRA, IDPH, IDPA, (for homes in Illinois) and Wisconsin DQA (for homes in Wisconsin) standards and methods of documenting according to those standards.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Must be aware and subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to the HIV AIDS and Hepatitis B Viruses.
• Must possess computer skills.