LPN, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Superior, NE

3d•$26 - $39

About The Position

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Long Term Care (LTC) uses nursing judgement to contribute to the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of activities of the professional and supportive nursing staff engaged in resident plan of care. Evaluates care provided to each resident and contributes to current care plan. Is knowledgeable in and contributes to data collection of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. MDS LPN contributes to assessment and evaluation of potential admissions. Upon admission, quarterly and annual, the MDS LPN contributes to and coordinates data collection of resident assessments. Collaborates with the resident, family or advocate, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to assure ongoing care of each resident to provide the best quality of life possible. When functioning on the floor, the MDS LPN is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (focused assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Demonstrates competency and practices within the practical/vocational nursing scope of expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. Contributes to the coordination of care, resident assessment, reinforces resident education and various other nursing interventions. Has functional knowledge of RUGs and PDPM clinical reimbursement related to the MDS assessment. The MDS LPN functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Requirements

Graduate from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) accredited nursing program is preferred.
Associate’s Degree in nursing is required.
Currently holds an unencumbered LPN/LVN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required certifications and completes required continuous education units (CEU) and competency training.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one-year experience working as licensed nurse with the senior population preferred.
Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.
Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT) or achieved within 6 months of hire, management or supervisory experience preferred.
Affiliation with an outside professional nursing organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of activities of the professional and supportive nursing staff engaged in resident plan of care.
Evaluates care provided to each resident and contributes to current care plan.
Contributes to data collection of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
Contributes to assessment and evaluation of potential admissions.
Contributes to and coordinates data collection of resident assessments.
Collaborates with the resident, family or advocate, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to assure ongoing care of each resident to provide the best quality of life possible.
Utilizing the nursing process (focused assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
Demonstrates competency and practices within the practical/vocational nursing scope of expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment.
Contributes to the coordination of care, resident assessment, reinforces resident education and various other nursing interventions.
Has functional knowledge of RUGs and PDPM clinical reimbursement related to the MDS assessment.