MDS Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The MDS Nurse is responsible for the timely scheduling and completion of the MDS and initial care plans.  The MDS Nurse promotes the implementation of the Care Plan by jointly reviewing the Care Plan with nursing staff to ensure that it accurately reflects and meets the resident’s needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Current Licensure for a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio

BLS Certified (CPR/First Aid)

 

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of experience in nursing within a long-term care setting

• Knowledge of the MDS process

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

 

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Completes and inputs MDS/Care Plan information into the computer.

• Responsible for preparation of MDS/Care Plan schedule.

• Consults with Case Manager and Therapy Manager regarding appropriate reference date which maximizes PPS reimbursement.

• Review completed MDS/Care Plan with nursing staff to promote learning            

and the understanding of the Care Plan which maximizes resident care.

• Assures timely/accurately submission of MDS to State authorities.

• Program, including activities and documentation.

• Evaluates and ensures proper placement of residents in therapy,

and/or nursing maintenance programs through ongoing communication with therapy staff and CC/SW staff.

• IMMR monitoring monthly and upon admission

• Ensure psychoactive medications have a every 6 month follow up and that a reduction or a reason for denial is clearly in the documentation

• Participate in State of Ohio survey process

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES – Other:

• Performs other related duties as needed.

 

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Non-Patient Care Staff (0-20 lbs.) – Physical Demands

 

Occasional – 1 to 33% of workday

Frequent – 34 – 66% of workday

Constant – 67 – 100% of workday

Not at all – 0% of workday

 

Occasional

Sitting, Unilateral Vertical Reach 36-72”, lift 0-20#, 6-36” from floor; lift 0-20#, 36-48” from floor; climbing stairs; operating machines (2 hand(s)).

 

Frequent

Unilateral Horizontal Reach 0-18”; push/pull 100’, 19ft.lbs.

 

Constant

Standing, walking: 2.3 mph, 0 incline; bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aid or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands.

 

Not at All

Hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 min; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr. with gait belt; bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; lift 0- ___# 6-36” from floor; lift 0- ___# 6-72” from floor; climbing ladders, working from heights, crawling, kneeling, running, operating machines: (2 foot/feet).

 

Category II Job Classification – Laurel Lake employees who have jobs with tasks that rarely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and have no contact with used sharps.

 

Job Hazard Risks:

Lifting

Infectious Disease Exposure

Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)

Workplace Violence Potential

 

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

 

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed.  It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.

BENEFITS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A LAUREL LAKE EMPLOYEE:

• Medical Insurance through Meritain (Co-pay Plan) — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week

• FSA (Flex Spending Account) — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week

• Dental coverage through Mutual of Omaha — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week

• Vision coverage through Mutual of Omaha for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week

• Basic Life (1x annual salary) - for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week Option to purchase supplemental Life Insurance for self/spouse/child

• Short Term Disability - for all employees working 20+ hrs. per week after completion of six months of service

• 403(b) Retirement Program — potential match for employees up to 4%

• Section 125 Pre-Tax PTO (Paid Time Off) used for Vacation/Sick Time/Holiday

• Tuition Assistance ($1250/$1750/$2500) is the maximum amount that you are eligible for per year based on part time or full-time status)

• Free On-Site CEU Opportunities

• Shift Differential for 2nd/3rd shift Clinical positions (CNA/LPN/RN)

• Competitive Wage Scale

• Direct Deposit for Payroll

• Discounted Membership to Life Center Plus/Hudson

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• On-Site Health Club w/Pool

• Employee Wellness Program

• Smoke-Free Campus

• 24-Hour Campus Security

• Akron Metro Regional Transit Service

• Award Programs (i.e. Employee of the Month)

• Staff/Resident Activities & Social Events

• Employee Dining Room with Meals at Nominal Charge

• Free Parking

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Eligible for Christmas Bonus in December from the Residents