MDS Nurse RN

Pavilion Management Company; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

401(K) Plan

Paid Time Off

Positive and compassionate environment

Supportive Leadership team

Additional incentives

Job summary

Pavilion Management Company is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time position in Canton, OH. The role involves leading the inter-disciplinary care plan team and coordinating MDS-related activities, with a strong focus on timely care plans and resident well-being.

The position requires an active LPN license, CPR certification, and at least two years of MDS experience in long-term care, plus leadership and organizational abilities. Negotiable salary with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Current valid nursing license in the state where practice occurs.
• Two years of MDS experience in long-term care.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Act as chairperson of the inter-disciplinary care plan team.
• Develop and update plan of care for each resident.
• Establish initial plan of care within five days of admission.
• Maintain and update the plan of care at least biweekly.
• Coordinate care plan meetings with resident/rep participation.
• Meet daily with Therapy Director to review therapy participation and assessment schedule.
• Notify IDT of significant changes requiring full resident assessment.
• Coordinate and lead the weekly Utilization Review/Medicare Meeting.
• Complete monthly skilled billing log and submit by the 8th of the month.
• Ensure emergency and resident care measures are used to stabilize residents.
• Assist in staffing emergencies with clinical tasks as needed.

Skills

MDS experience

Leadership

CPR certified

Nursing principles

Education

LPN license

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

MDS Nurse (RN) Position Summary:

• Acts as chairperson of the inter-disciplinary care plan team.

• Works with the inter-disciplinary team in developing plan of care for each resident.

• Establish/update the initial plan of care within five days of admission.

• Maintain and update the plan of care for each resident at a minimum of biweekly.

• Assist in the scheduling of participation of the resident or resident’s responsible party in the care plan meetings.

• Meets daily with Therapy Director to review therapy participation and assessment schedule for skilled residents.

• Inform all IDT members of any significant change in resident’s condition that will necessitate a full resident assessment.

• Notifies and coordinates the IDT for MDS assessments completion according to the admission date, assessment reference date, and MDS transmission date.

• Develops a MDS assessment calendar.

• Performs MDS nursing assessment and or ensures nursing staff performs MDS nursing assessment according to the required time frame.

• In the absence of an interdisciplinary team member the MDS Coordinator is responsible for completion of the additional section(s) of the MDS.

• Monitors compliance by the IDT members in completion of the MDS and care planning process. Reports ongoing performance related issues to the Administrator as appropriate.

• Coordinates and leads the weekly Utilization Review/Medicare Meeting.

• Completes the monthly skilled billing log and submits on/before the 8th day of the month to assigned billing specialist.

• Ensures all emergency and resident care measures are utilized to stabilize the resident’s condition.

• In case of staffing emergencies, performs clinical tasks as required or assigned.

• Conducts daily stand up meetings with IDT, including rehab to monitor the MDS process progress

MDS Nurse (RN) Qualifications:

• This position requires a current valid license nursing license issued in the state where the person will practice from an accredited school of nursing.

• Two years of MDS experience in the long-term care setting.

• Must be able to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, and provide positive attitude.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied, and equipment used, in the assigned unit.

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles are required.

• Must be CPR certified

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

• 401(K) Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Positive and compassionate environment

• Supportive Leadership team

• Additional incentives