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Position Summary The PRN A ssessment   Nurse   is responsible for   identify ing  current and future patient care needs ; b eing able to  recogni ze  normal versus abnormal body physiology.  The role r equires critical thinking, attention to detail and being able to prioritize  appropriate interventions .   A n essential bridge  between  the assessment coordinator,   inter - departments  and  external  stakeholders  that  include ,  but  is  not limited  to  the Department of Community Health, health care   providers ,   and   medical  institutions .   This role p erform s   frequent  ana lysis ,  requires  excellent tracking skills ,   organiz ational skills ,  analytic al and  exceptional communication  skills . M ust always be committed to providing responsive aid   in a  courteous  and  professional manner. It is required to be able to visit and assess these members in their homes at these locations Primary Duties and Responsibilities : • Perform  different aspects  of the nursing process and function within the scoop of safe nursing practices. • Work in supervisory role as  warranted  by Ace Care and its needs at the time appointed. • Perform case management services for medically frail and compromised patients using best Case Management practices. • Provide full MDS assessment for new and renewed members. • Responsible for  assisting  with review of member assessments, implementations, and management of nursing services within the ACE Care scope. • Provide disease management initiation and updates as needed • Responsible for  assisting  with the initiation, development and  maintaining  plan of care. • Assist  in Identifying family /client  needs and for providing supportive care  in accordance  with  the plan of care. • Perform education to  maintain  standard of care within the nursing and case management department. • Maintain regular communication with Administrator, other RN and LPN staff and lend assistance concerning client’s progress and problems. • Must be available via phone or in person to resolve medical emergent situations. • Follow up with compliance for physician’s orders and treatments being provided by direct care providers • Communicate as needed with client’s physician, family members and client for any change in plan of care or services. • Assist with Q.I program review as needed. • Assist  with provider meetings as needed • Provide support and  participate  in IDT weekly meetings • Represent the assessment department at the WAM (Weekly Ace meeting) • Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the client, or providing direct care as needed. • Responsible for knowing and understanding policies and procedures that  govern  the EDWP formally the SOURCE program. • Must function independently in the absence of the administrator to  maintain  operation short term. • Accepts other assignments as  appropriate . Required Education and Experience • RN Certification  (LPN or RN) • At least  two (2)  year s  in a  related field Preferred Education and Experience • Associate's degree • At least  t hree  ( 3 )  year s   in a related filed Additional Eligibility Qualifications • Proficiency  in M icrosoft  365  with  expertise  in Microsoft  Outlook ,  Word ,  and Excel ZR