MDS Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center South Shore•Scituate, MA

18h

About The Position

Life Care Center of the South Shore is seeking an experienced MDS Nurse to join its skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. Full-time and/or part-time hours are considered for the right candidate. The LPN MDS Nurse completes and submits accurate, timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in accordance with the CMS RAI Manual, applicable laws and regulations, and Life Care standards. The position also supports staff education, care-plan review, assessment validation and billing readiness, and interdisciplinary meetings. The nurse performs staff-nurse functions as required and contributes to patient safety, service, and team operations.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited LPN program.
Current license or registration in the applicable state; must maintain an active LPN/LVN license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of nursing experience.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained as current throughout employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Complete and submit accurate and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual regulations.
Report patient-condition changes identified by MDS Assessments to the DON.
Educate direct-care associates about CMS RAI Manual updates or changes and Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that affect documentation.
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
Review Final Validation Reports and ensure assessments have been accepted into the CMS QIES system before billing; notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill.
Review CMS Reports for assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent recurrence.
Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings upon request when the RN MDS Coordinator is absent.
Perform staff-nurse functions as required.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist with patient evacuation.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, confidentiality requirements, and compliance procedures; maintain professional relationships and complete required compliance training.