MDS Nurse (RN)

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Laurel Lake