Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse to join our healthcare team in Bad Axe, MI. This position is for a 6-week duration with a shift type of 5 X 8 Days, either 7am-3pm or 8a-4p. The role requires a strong understanding of clinical practices and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordination of the facility's Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
• Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident's comprehensive plan of care.
• Scheduling and attending interdisciplinary care plan team meetings.
• Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS.
• Collaborating with health plans, physicians and the interdisciplinary team for assuring insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria.
• Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving in regards to the SNF prospective payment system and quality reporting program.
• Facilitating the completion and updating of resident care plans with the interdisciplinary team to reflect each resident's current needs.
• Treating all residents with dignity and respect. Promoting and protecting all residents' rights.
• Establishing a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reporting noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Reporting any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Participating in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Following established infection control policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
• Intermediate computer skills, including ability to create documents in various programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and navigate electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to work independently, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
• Current awareness of relevant regulations and standards of care.