Job description

Friendship Senior Options is currently hiring for a full time RN Medicare and Special Care Unit Manager position at its Friendship Village of Schaumburg location. Working in accordance with Briarwood/Friendship Village's established policies and procedures and/or specific instructions; and under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The Medicare Unit Manager will have 24/7 reporting responsibility for clinical care coordination for the residents on the Medicare/Short Term Rehab Unit and is responsible for overseeing the hands on resident care, proper and timely administration of medication and treatments, accurate verbal and written reports and rapid response to any/all emergency situations. The Medicare Unit Manager is responsible for demonstrating understanding, patience, tact, and courtesy in dealing with employees, residents, families and other visitors. Additionally, they will have the ability to supervise staff and have a good working relationship with them.

Responsibilities include:

• Incorporates the Core Values of Friendship Village into job performance to achieve the organization's mission.
• Demonstrates leadership and problem solving skills with a commitment to the excellence of Friendship Village.
• Responsible for the implementation of Service Lines, such as Pulmonary Rehab and Cardiac Care to enhance quality of care, reduce hospital readmissions, increase physician and hospital referrals and ultimately admissions to Briarwood.
• Responsible for EMR, Risk Watch, and OnShift.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, orienting, and evaluation of the Unit personnel to develop and maintain a resident centered care philosophy.
• Supports and implements clinical improvement initiatives and ensures a safe and clean work area.
• Maintains knowledge of current long-term regulations and programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
• Ensures staff compliance with established policies, procedures and regulatory programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines
• Investigates any/all unusual or abnormal incidents, ensuring accuracy and completeness of incident reports and reports findings to Director of Nursing or designee.
• Initiates immediate investigation and reporting of complaints, allegations of abuse or neglect and misappropriations of resident property and reports to the Administrator and Abuse Prevention Coordinator.
• Ensures Medicare Certifications are completed and signed by the attending physician in accordance with Medicare guidelines.
• Performs audits of residents' medical records to ensure compliance with facility policies as well as State and Federal regulations.
• Provides assistance with admissions, discharges and hands-on clinical care as needed to ensure a smooth flowing unit.
• Conducts Care Plan meetings with family and residents.
• Responsible for oversight of discharge planning protocols to ensure timely, safe and smooth resident discharges to the right level of living.
• Maintains EMR plan of care
• Maintains and reads all resident EMR/paper documentation by staff.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Certification/Education Requirements:

• Current RN Licensure with the State of Illinois
• Graduated from accredited registered nurse program
• Current CPR Card
• BSN Preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience working with geriatrics.
• Clinical experience in coordination for residents in Medicare/Short Term Rehabilitation unit.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,087.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Experience:

• Nursing: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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