| Assesses residents on admission and at least quarterly, as well as when conditions change. Documents appropriately including Minimum Data Sets. |
| Participates in the Admission Conference as well as the Quarterly and Annual MDS Quarterly Conferences. |
| Receives referrals from Acute Care, TCU, and Community and completes clinical screening in collaboration with Long Term Care Navigator. |
| Recommends bed placement to Unit Manager for optimal placement considering physical DME needs and room logistical support. |
| Collaborates with Administrative Assistant for appropriate facility notification on email regarding patient/resident admission, transfer and discharge. |
| Collaborates with Administrative Assistant for DME orders, O2 Concentrators and other patient support equipment. |
| Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. |
| Assesses the resident's condition and nursing needs; sets goals; prescribes appropriate nursing action, as needed, and updates the Care Plan as applicable. |
| Documents changes in resident's condition and nursing care on progress notes, ID Notes and plan of care. |
| Performs all aspects of resident care and resident interviews in an environment that optimizes resident safety and privacy. |
| Submits documentation in timely, clear, concise and pertinent manner. |
| Notifies physician of changes in resident's condition, required documentation and follows through until appropriate action is taken. |
| Notes and carries out physician's orders in a timely manner. |
| Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift and documents appropriately on calendar for upcoming needs, on the rare time it this is needed by this position. |
| Follows through, as needed, on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns. |
| Implements plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals as established by the interdisciplinary care team. |
| Participates in IDTR weekly at Benefis Senior Care Center. |
| Treats residents, their families, visitors and co-workers with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families. |
| Demonstrates competence in technical and manual skills, according to the scope of practice for RNs. |
| Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident's rights. Participates in Admission, Quarterly and Annual Care Conferences. |
| The ability to deal with the pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, to handle constantly changing situations and to create a positive environment. |
| Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways. |
| Interacts with residents, families, co-workers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, knowledgeable and friendly manner. |
| Follows proper infection control procedures. |
| Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that the situation is under control. |
| Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility. |
| Exhibits genuine interest in and appreciation of adults in later years of life and disabled. |
| Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately. |
| Adheres to dress code. |
| Completes annual educational requirements. |
| Maintains regulatory requirements. |
| Wears identification while on duty. |
| Maintains confidentiality at all times. |
| Attends department staff meetings as required within the department. |
| Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time. |
| Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. |
| Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. |
| Coordinates efforts in meeting regulatory compliance, federal, state and local regulations and standards |
| Communicates and complies with the Benefis Health System Mission, Vision and Values as well as the focus statement of the department. |
| Complies with Benefis Health System Organization Policies and Procedures. |
| Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines. |
