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Ensures the RAI is completed and electronically transmitted within federally mandated time frames. Develop a written plan of care for each patient according to federal regulation. Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Service Department, as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long term care facility. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, you are charged with carrying out the policies and procedures established by this facility. Participate in facility inspections made by authorized government agencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Registered nurse who is currently licensed by the state to practice required. 2. Knowledge of professional theory and practice of nursing required. 3. Knowledge of Medicare regulations beneficial. EXPERIENCE: 1. Two years long-term care experience required. 2. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. 3. Must process the ability to deal tactfully with personnel residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EXPERIENCE: 1. Experience with the MDS preferred. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Service Department as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. 2. Participate in facility inspections made by authorized government agencies. 3. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, performs the duty of carrying out the policies and procedures established by this facility, and coordinating other duties as directed by NHA. 4. Rotates On Call with other Nurse Management level associates. 5. Works closely with DON to assure effective utilization and review. 6. Deals tactfully with personal, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personal and the general public. 7. Encourage attending physician to record and sign physician\xe2\x80\x99s orders, certification form, DNAR form and Psychotropic drug form on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations. 8. Ensure the RAI is completed, verify that the MDS is correct before locking it and electronically transmitted within federally mandated time frames. 9. Monitor the MDS and implement the CAA\xe2\x80\x99s per policy and procedure. 10. Ensure each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person completing that portion of the MDS per policy and procedure. 11. Sign and date the assessment instrument to certify its completion per policy and procedure. 12. Review discharge charts and ensure the nursing portions are complete. 13. Accurately generate, EDS file, receives validation and confirmation and maintain records thereof. 14. Participate in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each patient per policy and procedure. 15. Other duties as defined by the Director of Nursing Additional : See job description. Position will be 40hrs per week, with additional duties include after hour and weekend call. Position will be based in house, Monday through Friday. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center: 350 UHC Skilled Nursing Facility Address: 327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia