Job Description
Primary Responsibilities: • Completes assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plans for all residents assigned • Monitors completion of MDSs by other disciplines within timeframes prescribed by regulatory guidelines • Advises supervisor of incomplete and/or untimely assessments by disciplines other than nursing • Ensures accurate, timely completion of the MDS/RAPs/Triggers sheet for assigned residents • Initiates care plans and supporting activities that will result in best possible outcome for assigned residents • Generates and distributes monthly care plan calendar for the following month • Conducts care plan conferences for assigned residents • Maintains and updates all care plans and assessments for assigned residents on a quarterly basis (at minimum) and adds/deletes issues as necessary • Reviews all resident incidents and accidents and the 24-hour report daily to ensure that care plans for assigned residents reflect current and changing needs • Supports and promotes facility...