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