MDS Nurse LPN

Ciena Healthcare; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Kent, part of Ciena Healthcare, is seeking an MDS Nurse to assist with timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including MDS, CAAs, care planning and supporting documentation in line with regulations. The role supports individualized care planning and accurate assessments.

Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive coverage, retirement plans, life insurance, tuition reimbursement and student loan support, along with employee discounts and more.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of RAI process, PDPM, Quality Measures and Care Area Assessments.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated leadership and coordination with IDT.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of the RAI process with IDT.
• Complete MDS, CAAs and care plans within regulatory timeframes.
• Gather timely assessment data to ensure MDS completion.
• Ensure compliance with PDPM and Case Mix guidelines.
• Participate in PPS meetings and maintain logs.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

PDPM awareness

Leadership

Independent functioning

Education

LPN (one year experience preferred)

Job description

Facility: The Laurels of Kent

The MDS Nurse is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), care planning and supporting documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures assessments reflect each resident’s clinical status and supports individualized care planning.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates scheduling the RAI process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulatory timeframes.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team (IDT) members to gather timely, accurate assessment data to ensure timely completion of the MDS.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines as it relates to the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and Case Mix payment systems.
• Communicates with the interdisciplinary team regarding changes in resident care needs.
• Coordinates, identifies, and/or initiates significant change MDS’
• Conducts a thorough resident assessment during quarterly reviews by interviewing the residents, staff, and family.
• Coordinates and conducts PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS log for monitoring of Medicare days in the absence of the MDS Coordinator.
• Occasionally participates in direct and indirect Resident care activities as directed by supervisor. (This may include duties listed in the LPN Nurse Job Description)
• In conjunction with the Social Worker, coordinates Resident Care Conferences to ensure residents and/or responsible parties participate in resident care planning for the assigned resident.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal legal, regulatory accreditation and reimbursement guidelines.
• Attends and participates in departmental/facility meetings, as required.
• Adheres to all safety and risk management protocols and programs.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Interprets Company policy and makes decisions based on the application of those policies where applicable.

Education and/or Experience:

• Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding, Quality Measures, and Care Area Assessments and Care Planning processes.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) and Case Mix systems strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• LPN with one year experience and excellent assessment skills preferred
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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