Licensed Practical Nurse - MDS

Oklahoma State Government•Claremore, OK

1d•$31•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an on-site LPN MDS Nurse for the Claremore Veterans Home. Claremore Veterans Home 3001 W Blue Starr Dr Claremore, OK 74017 Basic Purpose Positions at this level are assigned responsibilities for performing professional nursing and supervisory functions in a state facility. This position plans and works with multiple departments to conduct and coordinate the development, completion, and as needed updates of the resident assessment and care plan in accordance with state and federal laws and rules and policies of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. This position will monitor and guide the completion of RAI, OBRA and assessments of RAPS and Triggers. Serves as part of the nursing administration team; providing support and back up to the Director of Nursing and/or the Assistant Director of Nursing ensuring that documentation in the center meets Federal and State guidelines. Assists and cooperates with teams during inspection by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Typical Functions Oversees and evaluates the gathering of information for assessments and care plans Schedules and facilitates care plan conferences Monitors and guides the completion of RAI, OBRA assessments, Triggers and RAPS Periodically reviews and updates the written policies and procedures on resident assessment (MDS) and care planning with nursing management team Transmits completed MDS to appropriate parties on a weekly basis; maintains completed MDS on all residents according to current regulations Oversees skilled Medicare documentation and maintains Medicare UR census log May attend meetings on falls, Psychotropic Medications, Restraints and Quality Assurance Ensures and audits the completion of skin, fall, restraint and psychotropic assessments that may be due with each MDS Attend AM medical meetings for updates and possible change of condition Assess prospective residents in conjunction with other team members Communicates and works closely with the interdisciplinary team Provides in-services to the interdisciplinary team on updated MDS information Assists with administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports and evaluations Participates in the on-call rotation with Nurse Managers Develop and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment and care plans Assists as required during on-site inspections made by the Federal USDVA. Prepare assessment schedules and ensures that assessments and care plans are done accurately, completely and timely Tracking acknowledgements after electronic submissions Level Descriptor Positions at this level are assigned responsibilities for performing professional nursing and supervisory functions in a state facility, hospital, clinic, school, or public health program. This may include functions such as a twenty-four hour or shift supervisor of a treatment service or specialized program in a facility, supervision of nursing services in an assigned geographical area, a hospital or facility, a supervisor of a program specialty area, or comparable responsibilities. Employees at this level are responsible for day-to-day clinical operations, staffing of the work area, and evaluation of performance of assigned staff to ensure quality of care, and may cover for the LPN MDS Supervisor in their absence.

Requirements

Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus two years of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus two years of practical nursing experience which would include one year experience in MDS (Material Data Set), RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) process, and resident care plans.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques
The ability to problem solve independently when warranted
Demonstrate knowledge of medical practices and procedures as well as laws and regulations
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to prove care appropriate to the age-related and health needs of the residents served.
The ability to organize, prioritize and communicate effectively with residents, their families and all levels of the agency and knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision.
Should be able to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations and maintain confidentiality
Should be accurate, concise, detail-oriented and able to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

Oversees and evaluates the gathering of information for assessments and care plans
Schedules and facilitates care plan conferences
Monitors and guides the completion of RAI, OBRA assessments, Triggers and RAPS
Periodically reviews and updates the written policies and procedures on resident assessment (MDS) and care planning with nursing management team
Transmits completed MDS to appropriate parties on a weekly basis; maintains completed MDS on all residents according to current regulations
Oversees skilled Medicare documentation and maintains Medicare UR census log
May attend meetings on falls, Psychotropic Medications, Restraints and Quality Assurance
Ensures and audits the completion of skin, fall, restraint and psychotropic assessments that may be due with each MDS
Attend AM medical meetings for updates and possible change of condition
Assess prospective residents in conjunction with other team members
Communicates and works closely with the interdisciplinary team
Provides in-services to the interdisciplinary team on updated MDS information
Assists with administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports and evaluations
Participates in the on-call rotation with Nurse Managers
Develop and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment and care plans
Assists as required during on-site inspections made by the Federal USDVA.
Prepare assessment schedules and ensures that assessments and care plans are done accurately, completely and timely
Tracking acknowledgements after electronic submissions