MDS Nurse - Full-Time 1st Shift

Brookhaven Retirement Community • Brookville, OH

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About The Position

The MDS Nurse at BrookHaven Retirement Community is responsible for assisting in implementing and monitoring OBRA requirements related to RAI and Care Planning, as well as BrookHaven's Assessment Tools. This position serves residents, families, employees, physicians, and corporate staff, and may also interact with state surveyors and other governmental entities. The successful execution of this role ensures that resident assessment and care planning requirements are met in accordance with State and Federal mandates.

Requirements

• Must be an LPN in Ohio.
• Two or more years of experience in Long Term Care.
• Working knowledge of the computer process.
• Holds a current nursing license.
• Meets state CEU requirements.

Responsibilities

• Has thorough knowledge of HCFA'S RAI system and BrookHaven Assessment Tools.
• Completes and/or oversees completion of BrookHaven's Data Collection tools for Comprehensive Resident Assessment/MDS 3.0 on New Admissions, Annuals, Quarterlies, and Significant Change of Condition.
• Completes computer generated MDS 3.0 and RAP/CATS Summary for total accuracy and acquires all appropriate signatures.
• Reviews initial care plan, triggers report and RAP/CATS summary.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating care conferences.
• Acquires appropriate signatures on care plan and RAP/CAT summary and assures their proper placement in resident's record.
• Assures continuity of information including assessments, care plans and audits.
• Responsible for accurate tracking of the timely completion of all required assessments and care plans within federally mandated guidelines.
• Completes/oversees completion of quarterly assessments, reviews computer generated quarterly MDS 3.0 updates care plans quarterly and acquires appropriate signatures.
• Reviews change of condition forms and telephone orders daily to assure appropriateness of care plan updates.
• Assumes the role of RN Coordinator of assessment data; signs assessment/MDS 3.0 forms on time as RN Coordinator.
• Develops/revises written procedures as related to RAI for the facility.
• In-Servicing the interdisciplinary staff to new enhancements.
• Participates in orientation of licensed, unlicensed staff, and the disciplines, as related to Federal, State, Corporate or facility requirements regarding RAI.
• Provides routine in-services to educate staff on assessment practices of the facility.
• Provides training to staff member designated by DON to perform duties in RN Assessment Coordinator's absence.
• Responsible to perform routine Quality Assurance/QI monitoring and develop action plans related to RAI process and the Resident Care System.
• Responsible to routinely perform Quality Assurance audit on implementation of Care Plan intervention.
• Maintains system to ensure timely transmissions of MDS 3.0 to appropriate state agencies.
• Responsible to function as member of Nursing Administration team which includes participating in the on call rotation for facility.

Benefits

• NEW INCREASED WAGES!!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree