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Nurse Practitioner (FutureCare Sandtown)

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:57:00 GMT

Futurecare Sandtown/ Irvington is seeking a Nurse Practioner to work with the geriatric population

Functions Performed Independently by Nurse Practitioner:

1. Performs comprehensive physical assessment of patients/residents.

2. Establishes medical diagnosis for chronic stable health problems such as Diabetes Mellitus, and Hypertension and common short-term health problems (e.g., urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, etc.,).

3. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic testing including laboratory tests, EKG’s and radiographic studies.

4. Prescribes medications as authorized by the Nurse Practice Act and according to the established protocols. Medications may include the following categories: antihypertensives, antianginals, oral hypoglycemics, analgesics, H2 Antagonists and Proton Pump inhibitors, antinfectives, antivirals, hormones, insulin, Class II-V narcotics, vitamins, wound care products, dermatological preparations and immunizations.

5. Performs case/care management functions and oversees discharge planning whether discharge is out of the facility or to a lesser level of care within the facility.

6. Refers patients/residents to appropriate licensed physicians such as medical/surgical specialists and other health care providers such as rehabilitation therapists, hospice services, home health services, psychotherapists, etc.

7. Seeks consultation with the collaborating physician or other attending physicians as appropriate to ensure sound medical management of the patients/residents.

8. Provides emergency care such as CPR, management of hypoglycermia, or management of minor trauma, such as suturing, splinting or dressings based on the established protocols.

9. Orders transfer to the hospital but inpatient management is the responsibility of the attending physician.

10. Follows FutureCare guidelines for management of specific patient siutations such as review of new admissions, management of patients receiving targeted drugs such as Dilantin and Coumadin and patients with change of condition.

Other Functions:

1. Confers with families and other caregivers of residents whose care may be being provided, in part, by the Nurse Practitioner.

2. Documents care provided in the medical records based on national documentation standards

Assistant Director of Nursing (FutureCare Canton Harbor)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:14:00 GMT

1. Administrative: Responsible for daily operations of assigned unit to ensure quality service in accordance with facility policy and State and Federal regulations.

a. Performs charge responsibilities to include assignment and coordination of duties of nursing personnel based on resident care needs, available staff and unit needs.

b. Prepares Hours of Duty based on staffing plans. Submits copy of hours of duty to DON for review according to established time frame.

c. In absence of staffing coordinator, makes changes in employees work schedule and arranges for adequate coverage when personnel are absent.

d. Maintains a system of written communication for unit staff that includes a process for determining that all communications have been reviewed by all nursing personnel.

e. Assures that required documentation is completed in timely fashion.

f. Assess need and assists in determining par levels for unit based supplies.

g. Makes daily rounds evaluating care rendered and supervising staff.

h. Attends weekly interdisciplinary conferences and gives nursing input to the resident’s plan of care.

i. Participates in annual budget process by identifying staff and equipment needs for the next fiscal year.

j. Abides by the standards in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan.

2. Human Resource Management: Responsible for personnel management.

a. Interviews and hires applicants for nursing positions according to policy, following EOE guidelines.

b. Monitors attendance and lateness.

c. Counsels employees on deficiencies in performance and attendance.

d. Initiates disciplinary action in accordance with established policy. Handles grievances according to procedures as necessary.

e. Coordinates and participates in new employee orientation.

f. Conducts annual evaluations of unit personnel.

3. Clinical Management: Utilizes the nursing process to promote quality care. Supervises clinical aspects of nursing p

Unit Manager (FutureCare Homewood)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:38:00 GMT

At FutureCare Homewood, we provide high quality nursing and rehabilitative care for those requiring short or long term stays. It takes your skill and compassion to meet our high expectation of patient care.
Here, you will be able to advance your education and gain the specialized training that will enhance your career. At FutureCare you'll be treated as a professional collleague, enabling you to build your career with a healthcare organization that has earned an outstanding reputation in long term and sub-acute care.
We offer a diverse workplace and leading employment advantages, such as competitive pay; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; 401K; vacation time; personal leave; holiday pay; schedule flexibility; tuition reimbursement and paid training.

The Unit Manager oversees the daily operations of the rehabilitation unit. Major responsibilities involve overseeing nursing care, fiscal management, and human resource management. Works predominately with an adult geriatric population.

Shift Supervisor (FutureCare Canton Harbor)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:21:00 GMT

A. Clinical: Serves as role model for staff through provision of safe, effective and efficient nursing care. Supervises clinical aspects of nursing. 1. Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing Policies and Procedures. 2. Makes rounds on all units a minimum of four (4) times a shift to review resident needs. 3. Monitors implementation of nursing process on units through observation of nursing care given. Identifies deficiencies and communicates to NUM and other appropriate persons. Provides follow-up. 4. Resolves difficult clinical issues as necessary. 5. Responds to all emergency situations; utilizing sound judgment, makes decisions about management of such situations. 6. Serves as a resource person. 7. Identifies needs for development or revision of policy/procedure and takes appropriate action. 8. Interprets, implements, and supports facility and nursing service policy and procedure. 9. Participates in resident care as needed. B. Leadership: Manages day to day operations of Nursing Department. 1. Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare�s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan. 2. Participates in formulating goals for the department. 3. Investigates and identifies all relevant aspects of incidents, problems, and/or emergencies occurring on the shift. Communicates same to ADON and other appropriate persons. 4. Develops and implements an immediate plan for solution as appropriate based on needs and alternatives. 5. Arranges for adequate coverage through reassignment of staff as necessary. 6. Demonstrates knowledge of Fire and Safety plan. 7. Explains to others the legal ramifications of nursing actions and documentation. C. Communications: Interfaces with others to insure efficient unit operations. 1. Identifies and communicates problems to appropriate persons and provides follow-up as necessary. 2. Receives and gives report verbally and in writing between tours of duty. 3. Maintains effective verbal communication in a professional manner with residents, families and other health team members. 4. Demonstrates effective listening skills. 5. Meets with DON on a regular basis. Provides written communication to the DON as required. 6. Maintains communication with Nurse Educator regarding educational needs of nursing staff. 7. Interacts with others in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner. D. Professional Development: Seek opportunities for own growth and expansion of responsibilities to maintain clinical competency. 1. Utilizes a variety of resources to maintain clinical skills. 2. Attends meeting as directed at least 75% per year. 3. Actively participates as a member of the leadership group. 4. Participates in self-evaluation process by discussing with DON strengths, weaknesses, objectives and goals. 5. Presents neat appearance in appropriate dress and identification as required by the position. 6. Participates in educational and workshops/programs to increase p

Registered Nurse (RN) (FutureCare Pineview)

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:02:00 GMT

Evening Shift Supervisor with 2+ years exp. in LTC setting.A. Assessment:

Assesses resident needs and develops a plan of care.
1. Performs nursing physical assessment and completes data base within one hour of admission.
2. Identifies and documents, according to \policy, current resident problems, symptoms and behavioral changes.
3. Reviews data obtained and documented by other nursing members.
4. Discusses abnormal or unusual assessment findings with ADON/ Supervisor as needed.
5. Assesses the resident learning needs related to present health status

B. Planning: Develops an individual resident problem list and a resident plan of care to assure assessed needs are addressed.

1. Completed MDS by 14th day of admission.
2. Develops a plan of care for assigned resident and formulates written care plan, and seeks assistance as need by 21st day of admission and when a permanent change occurs in resident status.
3. Communicates pertinent information regarding plan of care to other nursing personnel.
4. Completes MMDS on a monthly basis.

C. Implementation: Demonstrates the basic skill and judgment necessary to implement physician's orders, nursing interventions and procedures as needed for the care of the resident.

1. Performs nursing procedures common to the unit.
2. Implements the medical plan of care as delegated.
3. Follows established standards of care/policies and uses safety practices in the provision of resident care.
4. Demonstrates basic knowledge of usual disease processes.
5. Periodically makes complete resident rounds and modifies care to meet changing resident needs.
6. Administers medication according to Policy/Procedure and is aware of their actions, doses, side effects.
7. Communicates change in resident status to supervisor, physician, and family as appropriate in a timely manner.
8. Documents administration of medications, nursing interventions, nursing observation, and performance of treatments according to policy and on appropriate forms.
9. Documents, according to policy, discharge instructions and/or nursing transfer summary.
10. Checks proper operation of equipment before and during use as well as emergency equipment as assigned and report malfunctioning equipment to the ADON and Maintenance.

D. Evaluation: Evaluates resident responses to daily implementation of nursing care in order to reassess needs.

1. Evaluates and documents according to policy resident responses to implemented nursing care.
2. Modifies nursing interventions based on documentation of resident responses.

E. Communication/Leadership: Participates as an effective member of the resident care team contributing to the efficient operation of the unit, demonstrating effective interpersonal communication with all personnel, residents and families as part of the facility's commitment to quality resident care.

1. Acts as charge nurse for the unit and

Restorative Aide (FutureCare Canton Harbor)

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:39:00 GMT

Responsibilities: A. Clinical: Under supervision of a licensed nurse, provides recommended restorative resident care. 1. Provides safe restorative care of the resident 2. Performs documentation on flow sheets and other applicable forms of all restorative care activities. 3. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly resident environment by keeping work area clean and disposing of soiled, contaminated items. 4. Reports malfunctioning, broken or hazardous equipment or conditions to supervisor or safety officer. 5. Observes policies and procedures as demonstrated through performance of procedures and tasks. 6. Provides restorative programs: a. Splint Program b. Dining Program c. High Steppers (ambulation) Program d. LYFE Today (Living Your Life to its Fullest Everyday) Program e. Reach (range of motion) Program 7. Observes resident�s condition and reports changes to supervisor 8. Provides one-on-one training to appropriate Certified Nursing Assistant when resident is discharged to Level 1 within the restorative program. 9. Submits requests for time off per department policy. 10. Complies with schedule and adheres to daily assignment. 11. Practices Infection Control and Standard Precaution techniques as consistent with policy. 12. Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare�s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan. B. Education: Identifies self-learning needs related to job description. Seeks out appropriate resources to meet learning needs. 1. Identifies self-learning needs 2. Participates in self-evaluation by identifying areas of strength and limitation. 3. Identifies and consults nurse and other resources as appropriate to learning needs. 4. Attends twelve (12) hours per year of nursing or rehabilitation-related workshops, seminars, or in-services each year. C. Communications: Demonstrates positive and effective communication skills. 1. Wears name badge 2. Introduces self by name and addresses residents by preferred name. 3. Responds to resident�s/families� requests for services in a courteous manner. 4. Maintains resident confidentiality and dignity during all interactions. 5. Attends staff meetings as requested. 6. Reads all written communication/minutes regarding facility activities. 7. Communicates pertinent information and requests through established organizational channels. 8. Interacts with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner. 9. Presents neat appearance in appropriate dress and demeanor as required by the position.

Floor Tech (FutureCare Lochearn)

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:44:00 GMT

1. Floor maintenance which may including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping waxing and buffing of floors and cleaning outside hard surfaces Varnishing and Daily Floor Maintenance

2. Assist in cleaning common areas

3. Trash Removal

4. Wheelchair Cleanings

5. Moving resident belongings

6. Promptly reports all maintenance problems.

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Minimum Data Set (MDS)3.0 Coordinator/Prospective Payment System (PPS) Coordinator

The MDS/PPS Coordinator directs the completion of the resident assessment and schedules the care planning process in accordance with Federal and State guidelines for a group of residents of the facility’s adult/geriatric population.

A. Assessment: ibility for the completion and for assuring completion by other departments of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI). Schedules and coordinates the care plan process.

1. Completes and coordinates the development of the resident assessment in accordance with CMS’s current RAI Manual, including the MDS assessment and evaluation of MDS triggers using the Resident Assessment Protocols. (RAP’s).

2. Assures completion of the RAI by other departments.

3. Evaluates each resident’s condition and pertinent medical data to determine a need to amend the MDS and informs other departments of such need.

4. Maintains and communicates a schedule for RAI completion to all disciplines. This may include OBRA assessments, PPS assessments, and MMDS assessments.

5. Ensures that all resident assessments and care plans are completed within the allocated time frames by all disciplines.

6. May serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team in resident care plan development, implementation, and evaluation.

7. Coordinates review of the resident care plan, at least quarterly or more often as the resident’s condition dictates.

8. Ensure the Maryland Minimum Data Sets for all residents are completed monthly.

9. Signs and dates the assessment instrument at section AA to indicate the accuracy of MDS assessment areas completed.

B. Administrative: Sets and implements goals and policies consistent with the philosophy and purpose of the nursing department;

C. Communication: Promotes effective relationships and communication with all staff, residents, and families.

D. Professional Development: Seeks opportunities for own growth and expansion of responsibilities.

Job Requirements

1. Current R

Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Supervisor (FutureCare Chesapeake)

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:31:00 GMT

A. Assessment: Assesses resident needs and develops a plan of care. 1. Performs nursing physical assessment and completes data base within one hour of admission. 2. Identifies and documents, according to \policy, current resident problems, symptoms and behavioral changes. 3. Reviews data obtained and documented by other nursing members. 4. Discusses abnormal or unusual assessment findings with ADON/ Supervisor as needed. 5. Assesses the resident learning needs related to present health status B. Planning: Develops an individual resident problem list and a resident plan of care to assure assessed needs are addressed. 1. Completed MDS by 14th day of admission. 2. Develops a plan of care for assigned resident and formulates written care plan, and seeks assistance as need by 21st day of admission and when a permanent change occurs in resident status. 3. Communicates pertinent information regarding plan of care to other nursing personnel. 4. Completes MMDS on a monthly basis. C. Implementation: Demonstrates the basic skill and judgment necessary to implement physician�s orders, nursing interventions and procedures as needed for the care of the resident. 1. Performs nursing procedures common to the unit. 2. Implements the medical plan of care as delegated. 3. Follows established standards of care/policies and uses safety practices in the provision of resident care. 4. Demonstrates basic knowledge of usual disease processes. 5. Periodically makes complete resident rounds and modifies care to meet changing resident needs. 6. Administers medication according to Policy/Procedure and is aware of their actions, doses, side effects. 7. Communicates change in resident status to supervisor, physician, and family as appropriate in a timely manner. 8. Documents administration of medications, nursing interventions, nursing observation, and performance of treatments according to policy and on appropriate forms. 9. Documents, according to policy, discharge instructions and/or nursing transfer summary. 10. Checks proper operation of equipment before and during use as well as emergency equipment as assigned and report malfunctioning equipment to the ADON and Maintenance. D. Evaluation: Evaluates resident responses to daily implementation of nursing care in order to reassess needs. 1. Evaluates and documents according to policy resident responses to implemented nursing care. 2. Modifies nursing interventions based on documentation of resident responses. E. Communication/Leadership: Participates as an effective member of the resident care team contributing to the efficient operation of the unit, demonstrating effective interpersonal communication with all personnel, residents and families as part of the facility�s commitment to quality resident care. 1. Acts as charge nurse for the unit and develops unit assignment for selected shifts as assigned. 2. Supervises care given by ancillary nursing personnel as assigned. 3

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Geriatric Nursing Assistant (FutureCare Cherrywood)

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:40:00 GMT

1. Clinical: Under supervision of a licensed nurse, provides delegated technical resident care and assists with unit shift routines. a. Provides safe, direct physical care of the resident. b. Performs documentation on flow sheets and other applicable forms of all delegated and routine resident care activities with 3 or less exceptions per year. c. Maintains a clean, safe and orderly resident environment by keeping unit clean and disposing of soiled, contaminated items. d. Reports malfunctioning, broken or hazardous equipment or conditions to the charge nurse with no reported variances. e. Observes policies and procedures as demonstrated through performance of procedures and tasks. f. Assists with shift routines. 1) Obtains and record vital signs, intake and output, weights as ordered. 2) Performs AM/PM care according to unit protocol. 3) Assists residents in activities of daily living, i.e., ambulating, toileting, feeding, dressing, bathing. 4) Assists nurses and physicians by preparing residents for specific procedure. 5) Observes resident�s condition and behavior and reports changes to nurse. 6) Provides information regarding resident�s needs and problems to the nurse for the purpose of planning care. 7) Makes rounds on assigned residents every 2 hours for the purpose of identifying resident�s needs such as turning and positioning and checking for continency. 8) Answers call lights within 15 minutes. 9) Distributes fresh ice water every shift. 10) Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring/transporting residents. g. Submits requests for time off per unit policy. h. Complies with posted schedule and adheres to daily assignment. i. Practices Infection Control and Standard Precaution techniques as consistent with policy. . 2. Education: Identifies self-learning needs related to job description. Seeks out appropriate resources to meet learning needs. a. Identifies self-learning needs. b. Participates in self-elevation by identifying areas of strength and limitation. c. Identifies and consults nurse and other resources as appropriate to learning needs. d. Attends twelve (12) hours per year of Nursing Assistant/Nursing related workshops or seminars including all mandatory educational classes such as Infection Control, Fire and Electrical Safety. 3. Communications: Demonstrates positive and effective communication skills. a. Introduces self by name and addresses resident by name at least 95% of the time. b. Responds to resident�s/families� requests for services in a courteous manner with no reported variances. c. Communicates accurate information regarding resident condition to his/her assigned nurse in a timely manner appropriate to the situation. d. Handles confidential information with discretion with no documented variances. e. Attends staff meetings at 75% per year. f. Reads all written communication/minutes regarding unit activities. g. Communicates pertinent information and requests through est

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