Assessment Nurse

Assessment Nurse Responsibilities:

• Assures residents maintain admission criteria, monitor, and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Assures residents have up to date care plans per state regulations
• Communicates to physicians, staff and family changes in resident's needs or conditions.
• Facilitates coordination of resident services with other service providers.
• Oversees medications and renewals and any necessary follow-up with physicians about medications and/or medical conditions.
• Promotes a positive, team approach and a healthy work environment

Assessment Nurse Qualifications:

• Maintains a current state license as an RN (Registered Nurse) per state regulations
• A minimum of one year's experience in home health, assisted living or long-term care is preferred
• Good organizational skills with the ability to self-start and follow through with initiatives with a minimal amount of supervision
• Exhibits a caring heart with a passion to care for the elderly