MDS Nurse RN/LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: MDS Nurse (LPN)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

MDS Nurse (LPN) 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 (LP.N) 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