MDS Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Centers of America; Johnston (RI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is hiring an LPN MDS Nurse to complete and submit timely MDS assessments, CCAs, and care plans in accordance with CMS RAI Manual and Life Care standards. You will maintain licensure, provide high-quality patient care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an accredited LPN program, active LPN/LVN license, 2 years of nursing experience (geriatrics preferred), and CPR certification.

Qualifikationen

• Must have completed an accredited LPN program.
• Active LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; geriatrics preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Aufgaben

• Complete and submit MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans per CMS RAI.
• Report changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON.
• Educate direct care staff on CMS regulations and documentation updates.
• Review Interdisciplinary Care Plan and CMS reports; assist in billing readiness.
• Attend PPS meetings and other meetings as requested; perform staff nurse duties as needed.
• Maintain patient rights, safety, and confidentiality.

Kenntnisse

Independent decision-making

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Ausbildung

LPN license

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

MDS Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: 32 Hours

Live the Mission

Position Summary

The LPN MDS Nurse is responsible to complete and submit accurate and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Attended an accredited LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years’ nursing experience. Geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Advanced knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Complete and submit accurate and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations
• Report any changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON
• Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation
• Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
• Review Final Validation Reports and ensure all assessments have been accepted into the CMS QIES system prior to billing and notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill
• Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent reoccurrence
• Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings upon request in the absence of the RN MDS Coordinator
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language