MDS Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Rivergate Terrace•Riverview, MI

About The Position

The LPN MDS Nurse completes and submits 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 assessment validation, care planning, staff education, and related nursing functions in a post-acute care facility.

Requirements

Must have attended an accredited LPN program.
Must hold an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing in the applicable state and maintain it 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 post-acute care facility practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Ability to perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and 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

MDS experience.
In-depth knowledge of Skilled Nursing Facility regulations, reporting expectations, and quality measures.
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 through MDS Assessments to the DON.
Educate direct care associates about CMS RAI Manual updates and Skilled Nursing Facility regulatory changes that affect documentation.
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
Review Final Validation Reports and verify that 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 in the absence of the RN MDS Coordinator.
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.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, confidentiality requirements, and the Life Care Code of Conduct.