Registered Nurse - $12k Sign On Bonus

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for coordinating, recording, updating and monitoring all Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation for each Medicare patient as required by state regulations and other appropriate authorities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Regulate and maintain the MDS/PPS program and completion schedule

Develop and coordinate appropriate nursing care plan from MDS/RUG category

Analyze assessment data independently for complex patient problems and identify early subtle changes that formulate RUG categories and effect patient care

Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care plans; update MDS/RAI process within completion guidelines

Promptly respond to all emergency calls with appropriate emergency intervention

Provide care to patients including administration of treatments, medications, social and emotional support

Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of required training

Handle multiple priorities effectively

Independent discretion/decision making

Reliable transportation

Required Computer Software/Equipment used:

Various operating systems

Standard office equipment

Microsoft Suite applications

Desktop, laptop and/or iPad

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Standard medical equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

License/Certification/Education:

o Completion of a Registered Nursing Program

o Current State of Tennessee Registered Nursing License

o CPR Certification

Experience:

o Two (2) years or more experience required

COMPANY COMPETENCIES:

Respect We treat people as they want to be treated, showing regard for their rights and privacy

Integrity We emphasize honesty, fairness, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching

Teamwork We work collaboratively to improve processes, resolve problems and reward results

Excellence We hold ourselves to the highest standards, aspiring to zero defects in every task

Compassion We respond to those who need help with sensitivity and a positive attitude

Professionalism We perform our duties with skill, good judgement and politeness

JOB COMPETENCIES:

1. Analytical Thinking: Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion; solves problems in a timely manner. Use logic and reasoning to identify changes in patients conditions to determine the correct plan of action.

2. Customer and Personal Service: Possess good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; respond promptly to customers needs. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personal services, including needs assessment; meeting quality standards.

3. Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.

4. Attendance: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered; returns from lunch and breaks appropriately; arrives at meetings on time; notifies supervisor of pending absences.

5. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; listens and receives clarification.

6. Ethical Behavior: Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; treats others with respect.

7. Initiative: Seeks increased responsibility; sets self-improvement goals related to the organizations objectives.

8. Job and Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; seeks additional information.

9. Productivity and Quality of Work: Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.

10. Teamwork: Displays ease working with others; contributes ideas and skills to team; puts success of team above own interests. Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of patients.

SCOPE AND LEVEL OF WORK:

Complexity: Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.

Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.

Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received: Performs work with supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

#HP

Education

• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse