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Waycross Health & Rehab

– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion  in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

Pay: $42 to $49

Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends

Management add on pay

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Disability
• 401(k)  with match
• Referral Bonus Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates communication between nursing center departments and patient/family members to provide an effective assessment/care plan process.
• Establishes open lines of communication with consultants.
• Has effective interviewing skills for the purpose of collecting information from patients, families and staff members.
• Conducts/coordinates patient or family interviews for assessment purposes.
• Evaluates each patient’s condition and medical data to determine special needs, or the need to amend the admission assessment.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of nursing resource material and understands how to incorporate such information into care plans [i.e., nursing journal articles that relate to specific patient care topics (bowel and bladder retraining, restraint assessment and use, fall assessments, skin assessments, etc.)].
• Establishes open lines of communication with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide a comprehensive and holistic patient care plan.
• Maintains schedule of assessment/care plan meetings. Coordinates schedule with nursing center staff and others (family, therapists, etc.) to provide for appropriate participation.
• Care is provided in accordance with patient’s wishes.
• Coordinates the development of a care plan (preliminary and comprehensive) for each patient that identifies problems/needs, appropriate interventions and measurable goals.
• Provides that patient assessment and care plans are completed in a timeframe that is in accordance with current regulations.
• Facilitates education to inform associates of the patient’s care plan and review care plan prior to administering care.
• Coordinates the review of each assessment/care plan for accuracy including timeliness, appropriate signatures, dates, etc.
• Signs and dates each assessment to certify its completion.
• Monitors the MDS process for accuracy according to the MDS guidelines and other accepted standards.
• Educates the interdisciplinary team and other staff members as needed in the MDS process.
• Conducts physical assessment of patient to provide accurate MDS process as requested.
• Assesses patient needs and makes recommendations for skilled rehabilitative services as well as maintenance therapy services.
• Conducts patient care conferences.
• May be required to direct and implement nursing service educational programs in reference to patient assessment and care.
• May be required to meet with all shifts for the purposes of planning, coordinating and implementing care.
• Assists in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations in relation to scheduling, performing and implementing patient care plans.
• May be required to assist with management reports and participate in special assignments.
• Complies with specific time limitations in terms scheduling and planning patient care.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
• Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greet