PRN Assessment Nurse

Job Description

Salary:

Position Summary

The PRN AssessmentNurseis responsible foridentifyingcurrent and future patient care needs; being able torecognizenormal versus abnormal body physiology.The role requires critical thinking, attention to detail and being able to prioritizeappropriate interventions.An essential bridgebetweenthe assessment coordinator,inter-departmentsandexternalstakeholdersthatinclude,butisnot limitedtothe Department of Community Health, health careproviders,andmedicalinstitutions.This role performsfrequentanalysis,requiresexcellent tracking skills,organizational skills,analytical andexceptional communicationskills. Must always be committed to providing responsive aidin acourteousandprofessional manner.

It is required to be able to visit and assess these members in their homes at these locations

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Performdifferent aspectsof the nursing process and function within the scoop of safe nursing practices.

Work in supervisory role aswarrantedby Ace Care and its needs at the time appointed.

Perform case management services for medically frail and compromised patients using best Case Management practices.

Provide full MDS assessment for new and renewed members.

Responsible forassistingwith review of member assessments, implementations, and management of nursing services within the ACE Care scope.

Provide disease management initiation and updates as needed

Responsible forassistingwith the initiation, development andmaintainingplan of care.

Assistin Identifying family/clientneeds and for providing supportive carein accordancewiththe plan of care.

Perform education tomaintainstandard of care within the nursing and case management department.

Maintain regular communication with Administrator, other RN and LPN staff and lend assistance concerning clients progress and problems.

Must be available via phone or in person to resolve medical emergent situations.

Follow up with compliance for physicians orders and treatments being provided by direct care providers

Communicate as needed with clients physician, family members and client for any change in plan of care or services.

Assist with Q.I program review as needed.

Assistwith provider meetings as needed

Provide support andparticipatein IDT weekly meetings

Represent the assessment department at the WAM (Weekly Ace meeting)

Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the client, or providing direct care as needed.

Responsible for knowing and understanding policies and procedures thatgovernthe EDWP formally the SOURCE program.

Must function independently in the absence of the administrator tomaintainoperation short term.

Accepts other assignments asappropriate.

Required Education and Experience

RN Certification(LPN or RN)

At leasttwo (2)yearsin arelated field

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate's degree

At leastthree(3)yearsin a related filed

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Proficiencyin Microsoft365withexpertisein MicrosoftOutlook,Word,and Excel

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remote workCompany Description

Ace Care Management is an Uppercase Management Company licensed by Department of Community Health to provide oversight of individuals receiving health care services through a waiver program called SOURCE/EDWP.

Ace Care Management provides excellent and unmatched healthcare management to individuals and families governed by a seamless process using cutting edge technology to optimize care.