Purpose of the Position

A unique and versatile position in the Skilled Nursing/Terrace View Neighborhood of the Friendship Haven campus.

Essential Duties

· Responsible for coordinating the care needs for the skilled nursing residents from admission to discharge.

· Complete admission/discharge paperwork for each resident, making necessary discharge referrals, identifying and implementing education/teaching in preparation for discharge and other miscellaneous duties relating to discharge needs.

· Accountable for completion of identified skilled MDS interviews/sections, CAAs and development of associated care plans.

· Set up and attend skilled care plan conferences for the skilled residents.

· Provides education and performs care reviews to neighborhood team members.

· Assists the Coordinator with residents/family/staff concerns, as needed.

· Assists neighborhood in day-to-day nursing staff vacancies, as needed and able.

· Assists in other various opportunities, as able and necessary, to meet the care needs of the skilled care residents.

· Is required to be on call for in the nursing administration rotation schedule.

· Provide Social Services such as one-on-one counseling, depression screening, reassurance and mental health referrals, as needed.

· Explain and provide required Medicare notices per federal and state regulations to skilled residents.

· Work with various outside Agencies, as needed.

· Provide financial counseling as needed by residents or family.

· Develop and update educational materials that can be utilized for teaching and provided to the Skilled Neighbor upon discharge.

· Serves on Friendship Haven Committees, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Support the mission, vision and values of Friendship Haven.

· Abide by Friendship Haven Standards of Personal Performance and Code of Ethics.

· Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team environment.

· Proficiency in computer usage and related applications.

· Ability to self-initiate with minimal supervision.

· Demonstrate strong organizational/time management skills.

· Ability to deliver excellent customer service and public relations.

Minimum Requirements

· Education: Licensed RN, a background in Human Services is beneficial but not required.

· Must be CPR certified.

· Long Term Care experience preferred, but not required.

· MDS certified beneficial, but not required.

Physical Demands

· Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours.

· Willing to work beyond normal working hours, and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Mental Demands

· Subject to frequent interruptions.

· May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, families and visitors.

Apply here:

https://www.friendshiphaven.org/careers/application-form/