LPN III - MDS

State of Oklahoma • OK

86d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
• Two years of practical nursing experience
• One year experience in MDS (Material Data Set), RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) process, and resident care plans

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical practices and procedures as well as laws and regulations
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related and health needs of the residents served
• Ability to organize, prioritize and communicate effectively with residents, their families and all levels of the agency
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed