Essential Functions:

• Develops preliminary and comprehensive assessments, written plans of care, discharge plans and progress notes and reviews and revises these plans as necessary.
• Provides resident, family and/or resident representative with information concerning resident’s rights and advance directives.
• Develops an effective working relationship with the resident, family, team members, physicians, community and others to collaborate, advocate and problem solve on behalf of the resident to allow him/her to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Ensures residents have access to prescriptions, durable medical equipment (DME), and other services as identified upon discharge.
• Refers residents to education regarding the healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, prescription drug programs, health & wellness programs, community agencies, public and private organizations, housing options, and other services, as appropriate.
• Participates in committees and Performance Improvement Projects.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures