Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Remaining up to date with federal and state billing guidelines Have responsibility for providing support and assistance to sub-acute patients and long term care residents, which may include those with Alzheimer's and Dementia Perform basic nursing care functions and other duties under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN) Perform duties to meet the personal care needs of residents Perform limited nursing techniques Observe and report resident conditions, and services residents in a manner consistent with the Resident Bill of Rights Negotiates appropriate level of care within contract terms with the payor case manager Communicates information to care team and coordinates patient's smooth transition to the next level of care Obtains accurate information from physicians, patient, and payor source regarding the expected discharge plan and communicates this information to the interdisciplinary team Develops referrals from hospitals' social service and discharge planning departments, physicians, case managers, insurance companies and other referral sources