MDS Nurse | 40 Hours Per Week | Park Place

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•Mt. Pleasant, IA

4d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

A Brief Overview Coordinates data collection for the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the MDS, CAAS, Multidisciplinary Care Plan, manage and oversee restorative program, responsible for weekly skin assessments. Assist in absence of RN Manager/DON. Provide high quality care to the following patient populations: Adult, Geriatric. What you will do Develop comprehensive assessments of each resident to create individualized plan of care upon admission, significant change, and quarterly. Completion of the MDS, CAAS and Care Plans are done by required completion dates. Submission of MDS/RUGS are completed in a timely manner. Evaluate nursing and clinical intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members as necessary. Monitor resident’s medications, usage, and results. Monitor and assess resident’s alteration in skin, document changes and communicate with providers. Assist in scheduling individual care conferences. Directs Care Conferences with Residents and families. Participates in other necessary team conferences. Interview residents as designated, and review documentation related to medical conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, condition change, or progress or lack of progress with interventions. Work as part of a health care team to assess resident needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions as appropriate. Oversee, review, and document on resident's restorative plans monthly. Provide guidance to restorative aid. Supervise resident care and manage staff in absence of Director of Nursing. LTC Call Rotation Required. Assist with maintaining a full schedule, assist with working on the floor when absences occur. Ensure compliance with state, and federal regulations. Participates in state survey and inspections by government agencies. Assist with implementation of plans of corrections to correct deficiencies. Help hire, train and monitor nursing staff. Ensure staff follow departmental policy and procedures. Assist with facilitating QAPI program within the facility. Reports at QAPI regarding quality measures. Readily accepts and responds effectively to changes in work processes, new technology or other changes. Communicate with Director of Nursing any changes in conditions, skin issues, and any other pertinent information. Assessment Demonstrates the ability to obtain information needed to complete the MDS and entire RAI process. Differentiates variations of normal and abnormal assessment findings Analyzes and prioritizes abnormal findings. Communicates information to the appropriate care provider or nursing leader. Anticipates actual or potential problems or health concerns in the hospital and/or home setting and communications with the care team. Demonstrates ongoing assessment of patient’s psychosocial, physiological, and educational process per unit policy. Anticipates, recognizes, and documents subtle changes in patient’s physical and mental status. Integrates analysis of diagnostic information in patient assessment and care Analyzes ongoing assessments to determine patient’s and/or significant others learning and discharge needs. Diagnosis Integrates assessment data and formulates an individual MDS, CAA’s as necessary. Planning Formulates an individualized plan of care including discharge planning based on standards of care, policies, and procedures. Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development including conferences or continuing education activities. Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or outcomes. Collaborates with assigned RN to refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists. Regular and reliable attendance. Must have current knowledge of the entire RAI process and current regulatory requirements related to this process and implement.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree (AA) In nursing (ADN) Required
4-6 years Health care experience within the last five years Preferred
1-3 years Long Term Care experience two years Preferred
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Actively looking for ways to help people
Modifies individualized plan of care based on ongoing assessment and changes in patient status at designated time frames.
Works with assigned clinical staff to assure all patient needs or concerns are addressed.
Utilizes opportunities during patient interviews to teach the patient information necessary to attain the optimal level of understanding
Evaluates patient’s response to care and comprehension of education, as appropriate
Documents all aspects of the MDS/RUG’s/RAI process in a legible, concise, clear, and timely manner utilizing electronic documentation or appropriate facility forms, utilizing correct medical terminology and accepted abbreviations
Has acceptable keyboarding proficiency.
Involves patient and significant other(s) in interviews, as appropriate
Acts as a patient advocate and respects the rights and confidentiality of patients
Promotes communication and relays information in a clear manner
Understand and acts within the guidelines for addressing ethical concerns
Communicates delays or wait times to patient/significant other, when appropriate
Demonstrates sound judgment with the Nursing Process based upon critical thinking skills and a problem-solving approach
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Maintain current nursing license, maintain good standing with nursing board.
Participates in the on-call rotation weekend coverage with leadership, which includes Park Place and Klein Center facilities.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience in the RAI process

Responsibilities

Coordinates data collection for the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the MDS, CAAS, Multidisciplinary Care Plan
Manage and oversee restorative program
Responsible for weekly skin assessments
Assist in absence of RN Manager/DON
Develop comprehensive assessments of each resident to create individualized plan of care upon admission, significant change, and quarterly
Completion of the MDS, CAAS and Care Plans are done by required completion dates
Submission of MDS/RUGS are completed in a timely manner
Evaluate nursing and clinical intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members as necessary
Monitor resident’s medications, usage, and results
Monitor and assess resident’s alteration in skin, document changes and communicate with providers
Assist in scheduling individual care conferences
Directs Care Conferences with Residents and families
Participates in other necessary team conferences
Interview residents as designated, and review documentation related to medical conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, condition change, or progress or lack of progress with interventions
Work as part of a health care team to assess resident needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions as appropriate
Oversee, review, and document on resident's restorative plans monthly
Provide guidance to restorative aid
Supervise resident care and manage staff in absence of Director of Nursing
LTC Call Rotation Required
Assist with maintaining a full schedule, assist with working on the floor when absences occur
Ensure compliance with state, and federal regulations
Participates in state survey and inspections by government agencies
Assist with implementation of plans of corrections to correct deficiencies
Help hire, train and monitor nursing staff
Ensure staff follow departmental policy and procedures
Assist with facilitating QAPI program within the facility
Reports at QAPI regarding quality measures
Readily accepts and responds effectively to changes in work processes, new technology or other changes
Communicate with Director of Nursing any changes in conditions, skin issues, and any other pertinent information
Integrates assessment data and formulates an individual MDS, CAA’s as necessary
Formulates an individualized plan of care including discharge planning based on standards of care, policies, and procedures
Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development including conferences or continuing education activities
Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or outcomes
Collaborates with assigned RN to refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists
Regular and reliable attendance
Must have current knowledge of the entire RAI process and current regulatory requirements related to this process and implement

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity