1. Complete comprehensive resident assessment through interviews, examination and data review.
2. Coordinate data collection and MDS/Resident Assessment Protocol (RAP) summary completion by interdisciplinary team ensuring timelines adhered to.
3. Initiate and revise care plans as indicated from assessment process.
4. Prepare and submit reports as required for resident assessments.
5. Educate staff on documentation of resident status and notification needed related to condition changes.

1. Participate in care conferences scheduled.
2. Collaborate with other disciplines and involves front line staff in care conferences and assessment process.
3. Provide individuals and/or teams with direction, encouraging teamwork and collaboration.
4. Provide consultation to individuals or care team as needed.
5. Delegate, monitor and direct assignments for data collection of resident status and activities.

1. Update staff on changes in resident assessment requirements and or documentation.
2. Ensure care plan is updated with periodic audits to check and notifies appropriate staff regarding changes to care plan.
3. Plan and organize work to ensure timely task completion and work flow.
4. Make sound, timely decisions with consideration of ramifications
5. Analyze issues, prioritize problems and involves appropriate individuals to select plan for resolution, anticipating outcomes and managing consequences.
6. Develop and maintain department budget efficiently

1. Participate in providing instruction to enhance on the job learning related to resident care plans and documentation.
2. Work with other nurses, the medical director and physicians to ensure appropriate care plan actions and physician orders are in place.
3. Initiate improvement plans needed and supports staff through training and follow up monitoring of residents.

1. Managing Work Teams (Care Team) 2. Managing Resources (Supplies, Equipment, Staff, Time) 3. Interpersonal Relations (peers, other departments, families, subordinates, physicians)

1. Managing Resident Quality and the Survey Process 2. May also add some specifics related to Federal Regulation tags here related Quality Improvement