MDS Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

The Heritage Center•Morristown, TN

About The Position

The LPN MDS Nurse completes and submits accurate, 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 nursing functions as needed.

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 during 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 perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information.
Ability to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
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 through the MDS Assessment to the DON.
Educate direct care associates about updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that affect documentation.
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
Review Final Validation Reports and ensure assessments are 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.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.