RN ADMISSION / DISCHARGE COORD
Company: Mohawk Valley Health System
Location: New York
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Job SummaryThe RN Adminission / Discharge Coordinator assesses,
plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of all admissions
and discharges at the RNC. Responsible for ensuring, continuity of
care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as
well as guiding the care given by CNA's, LPN's and supportive staff
members. Participates in resident and family teaching/conferences.
Maintains a role as resident advocate with a focus on the
facility's mission.Core Job Responsibilities
- Assesses residents on admission, readmission as well as when
condition changes.
- Implements plan of care for the resident based on assessments
and goals as established by the interdisciplinary care team.
Evaluates plan of care for effectiveness and revises plan of care
as indicated by the resident's response to treatment.
- Coordinates labs, appointments, and special instructions on all
admissions and discharges.
- Identifies and interprets clinical changes as they relate to
medical diagnosis. Questions or clarifies medical orders for
resident's condition.
- Notes and carries out physician's orders in a timely
manner.
- Notifies physician of changes in resident's condition and
follows through until appropriate action is taken.
- Provides thorough reports to oncoming shift and participates in
walking rounds.
- Assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain
management techniques. Educates the resident and family regarding
pain management.
- Performs all duties as a staff nurse when needed.
- Submits written documentation in a timely, clear, concise and
pertinent manner.
- Keeps leadership informed of any issues, problems or concerns
timely.
- Follows through on information given by shift report, resident
or family regarding resident concerns.
- Coordinates with other members of the interdisciplinary care
team, as needed, to implement and monitor the plan of care.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and
religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.
- Acts as a preceptor/resource person and assists others in
implementing nursing care in a manner that contributes to the
excellence of the nursing department and maximizes teamwork.
- Advocates for resident's rights. Identifies and refers resident
needs to Ethics Committee as needed.
- Promptly responds to or escalates complaints or
investigations.
- Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at
situations in a new and innovative ways.
- Interacts with residents, families, co-workers, managers and
other departmental staff in a kind, knowledgeable and friendly
manner.
- Collaborates with Nurse Managers to accomplish resident and
facility goals.
- Participates in orientation of new staff and performance
evaluations of nursing staff.
- Follows proper infection control procedures at all times.
- Remains calm in emergency or stressful situations.
- Complies with all regulatory requirements and MVHS
policies.
- Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous
quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- Performs related duties as assigned. Education/Experience
RequirementsREQUIRED:
- Two years' experience in a hospital, rehabilitation or skilled
nursing home.
- Ability to demonstrate competence in technical and manual
skills, according to the scope of practice for RNs.
- Good clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to lead, guide and motivate others.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer knowledge. Licensure/Certification
RequirementsREQUIRED:
- Registered Nurse with licensure in NYS.
- BLS certification.DisclaimerQualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to their age, race,
religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including
pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.Successful
candidates might be required to undergo a background verification
with an external vendor. Job DetailsReq Id 90952 Department CLARK
NORTH Shift VariableShift Hours Worked 7.50FTE 0.94 Work Schedule
HRLY NON-UNION-RNEmployee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-UnionPay
Range 26.68-49.74 hourly
Keywords: Mohawk Valley Health System, New York , RN ADMISSION / DISCHARGE COORD, Healthcare , New York, New York
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