The employee in this position, a registered nurse, is responsible for ensuring completion of minimum data set (MOS) assessments and related documents including care area assessments (CAAs) and comprehensive care plans. The work is performed under the general direction of the executive director. Does related work as required.
Responsibilities/Typical Work Activities:
- Coordinates all (MOS) assessments for the nursing home by determining schedules;
- Reviews and validates all MOS assessments;
- Maintains records of MOS scores as a check against qualifiers;
- Reviews all residents’ MOS assessments, ensuring completeness and accuracy;
- Reviews eligibility for Medicare, determines Medicare/HMO coverage status and completes necessary notification forms;
- Assists registered nurses in the implementation and completion of care plans as needed;
- Maintains records of all completed assessments;
- Develops in-service training material on MOS, CAAs, care planning and related rules and regulations and conducts group and individual training sessions;
- Schedules and conducts interdisciplinary team care conferences for each resident;
- Prepares a variety of records and
Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
- Good knowledge of the rules, regulations and policies covering Medicare eligibility requirements;
- Good knowledge of professional nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application;
- Good knowledge of resident needs in a long-term care facility;
- Good knowledge of facility operations and the need to coordinate all services for the well-being of the residents;
- Ability to secure the cooperation of others;
- Ability to understand and carry out technical, oral and written instructions.
Minimum Qualifications (EITHER):
Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and two (2) years of clinical experience in professional nursing activities in a skilled nursing facility.
OR
Graduation from an approved three (3) year school of professional nursing and three (3) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in professional nursing activities in a skilled nursing facility.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in nursing and four (4) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in professional nursing activities, three (3) years of which shall have been in a skilled nursing facility.
Special Requirement:
- Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a registered professional
- Possession of the license at the time of
Employee Benefits:
- Low to no-cost, on-site daycare at Little Sprouts
- Free CDTA bus pass with direct stop at Shaker Place
- New York State retirement plan and optional deferred compensation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health insurance: low-cost health plan (Anthem, formerly Empire), dental, vision, prescriptions
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal and holidays
- 529 college savings plan
- Weekly payroll
- Flexible spending account
About Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing:
Beautiful, recently renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with new amenities, advanced equipment, and thoughtful design. We cultivate a supportive, inclusive, respectful, diverse, and welcoming culture committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. Our mission is to provide comprehensive care and exceptional services to the people of Albany County and surrounding areas. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to enhancing each resident’s quality of life and valuing their independence, dignity, and happiness.
Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an E-Verify participant and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.
Please email careers@shakerplace.org if you have issues applying.