MDS Nurse: Care Coordination & Compliance Expert

Life Care Centers of America; Scituate (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of the South Shore seeks an experienced MDS Nurse (LPN) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. Full and/or part-time hours are available for the right candidate.

The LPN MDS Nurse will complete and submit accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in accordance with CMS RAI Manual Regulations and applicable laws. CPR is required on hire or during orientation.

Qualifications

• Attended an accredited LPN program.
• Licensed/registered in the applicable state and maintain active LPN license.
• Two years nursing experience; geriatric nursing preferred.
• CPR certification on hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans per CMS RAI Manual.
• Report changes in a patient’s condition to the DON.
• Educate care staff on CMS RAI updates and regulations.
• Assist with the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan review.
• Review CMS reports and ensure timely assessments for billing.

Skills

Field knowledge

Decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Policy interpretation

Patient rights

Confidentiality

Professional conduct

Communication

Teamwork

Education

LPN program

LPN license

Job description

Life Care Center of the South Shore seeks an experienced MDS Nurse (LPN) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. Full and/or part-time hours are available for the right candidate.

The LPN MDS Nurse will complete and submit accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in accordance with CMS RAI Manual Regulations and applicable laws. CPR is required on hire or during orientation.