MDS Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Hendersonville•Hendersonville, NC

11d

About The Position

The LPN MDS Nurse completes and submits accurate and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations, applicable laws and regulations, and Life Care standards. The role also supports documentation quality, care planning, regulatory compliance, and communication across the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited LPN program.
Current license or registration in the applicable state; 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 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 post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information.
Ability to follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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 in accordance with 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 and Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that affect documentation.
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
Review Final Validation Reports and confirm 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 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 with patient evacuation.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.