MDS Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of East Ridge•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The MDS Nurse is responsible for completing and submitting accurate and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in accordance with CMS RAI Manual regulations, applicable laws and regulations, and Life Care standards. The role also supports care-plan review, assessment validation and billing readiness, staff education, and compliance with skilled nursing facility requirements. The nurse may perform staff-nurse functions as needed and participate in interdisciplinary meetings when the RN MDS Coordinator is absent.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited LPN program.
Current LPN/LVN license or registration in the applicable state, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of nursing experience.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept 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 functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
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 changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON.
Educate direct-care associates about CMS RAI Manual updates or changes to 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 to identify late assessments 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 in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.