Resource Utilization Specialist (RUS) - RN preferred

Resource Utilization Specialist (RUS) RN function exLink(l){ var linkText = l.innerHTML; l.target='_blank'; l.href='http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resumes/SubmitExternalApply.aspx?useframes=True&exappType=EL&jobdid=J8H6ZT6S12VD944TTPW&companyname=Life+Care+Centers+of+America+-+Southwest+Division&aourl='+escape(l.href); l.innerHTML=linkText l.onclick = '';if(isIE7()){openInNewWindow(l.href);}}function openInNewWindow(url) { //Only for IE7.var newWindow = window.open(url, '_blank'); newWindow.focus(); return false; }function isIE7(){var BO = new Object(); /*@cc_on BO["ie7"] = @_jscript_version == '5.7'; @*/ return(BO["ie7"])} Company: Life Care Centers of America - Southwest Division Description Work where life matters.We have an opening for aRESOURCE UTILIZATION SPECIALIST (RUS).  The RESOURCE UTILIZATION SPECIALIST  provides education and training to facilities on the resident assessment instrument (RAI) process in accordance with all laws, regulations and LCC standards.  Reviews and coordinates PPS and case mix data for the division to ensure appropriate utilization of available resources. Reports to Division Director of Clinical Services (DDCS).(EOE/M/F/V/D) Caring environment At Life Care Centers of America, we appreciate your desire to care for others and appreciate your strengths as a professional. Our focus is mission-minded with the intention of giving only top-quality care to those in our facilities. We strive to excel in the healthcare industry by constantly moving with the age of technology and the new ways of business. As a community, we appreciate who you are. We thrive from growing together and forming relationships that are irreplaceable.Professional development We also understand that you want to succeed not only as a person, but as a professional. This is why we offer many professional growth opportunities for you to advance your career.   Benefits At Life Care Centers of America, our competitive benefits package will help you feel secure in your new position: medical and dental coverage 401(k) paid vacation and holidays  Requirements EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE ·  Must have nursing degree (LPN or RN) from accredited college – RN preferred.·  Must have an active nursing license.·  Must have 2 or more  years working with RAI process and PPS.   SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS · Must be willing and able to travel extensively.· Must have ability to provide education to professional and non-professional staff.  ·   Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines governing nursing functions in long-term care.· Must have ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, and objectives, policies and procedures of clinical services.