Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, ensuring adherence to medical protocols, and promoting health education. This role requires a strong understanding of clinical practices and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Roles and Responsibilities:Coordination of the facility's Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations.Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident's comprehensive plan of care.Scheduling and attending interdisciplinary care plan team meetings.Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS.Providing education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed.Collaborating with health plans, physicians and the interdisciplinary team for assuring insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria.Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving in regards to the SNF prospective payment system and quality reporting program.Utilizes the current RAI Manual as a resource during the assessment coding process.Schedules the Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) for payment assessments in a manner that accurately captures each resident's clinical characteristics for payment classification purposes.Provides a schedule of ARDs and assessment types to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in order to facilitate the timely completion of MDS sections and CAAs (Care Area Assessments) by each discipline.Transmits assessments in accordance with current regulations.Facilitates the completion and updating of resident care plans with the IDT to reflect each resident's current needs.Participates in all resource utilization and/or triple check meetings prior to billing of claims associated with payment assessments.Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.Attends or participates in continuing education related to the RAI process and related programs.Performs administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to QAPI activities and participation in department or committee meetings.Additional Tasks:Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights.Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.Follows established infection control policies and procedures.Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.Intermediate computer skills, including ability to create documents in various programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and navigate electronic medical record systems.Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.Ability to work independently, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.Current awareness of relevant regulations and standards of care.Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal:Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility's compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.Submission Requirements:1 year experience in LTC MDS - RequiredBLS - RequiredMUST HAVE TRAVEL EXPERIENCEMust have successful work work history showing stayed at previous work longer then 13 weeksNo disciplinary action in effect against certification