MDS Specialist - LVN

Royal Palms Post Acute•Glendale, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of MDS conducts and coordinates the development, completion and transmission of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and policies and goals of this facility. This role involves conducting and coordinating the development and completion of preliminary and comprehensive resident assessments (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines, including the implementation of CAAs and Triggers and Plan of Care. If the incumbent is an LPN, these duties are performed under the supervision of an RN. The role ensures that the care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs, that appropriate health professionals are involved in the assessment, and that the schedule of activities is developed as required. It also ensures that an initial resident assessment is completed within fourteen days of the resident's admission and that each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person completing that portion of the MDS. The role conducts or coordinates the interviewing of each resident for the assessment and helps develop and update a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident, ensuring it is updated on a quarterly and annual basis and upon significant change in condition. The role also evaluates each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need to amend the admission assessment. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

Must possess current, unencumbered license to practice as an LVN
Current valid CPR certification

Nice To Haves

2-4 years' experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred
Previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable
Previous MDS experience required
Supervisory experience preferred
Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved LVN

Responsibilities

Conducts and coordinates the development and completion of preliminary and comprehensive resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines, including the implementation of CAAs and Triggers and Plan of Care.
Ensures that the care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs, that appropriate health professionals are involved in the assessment, and that the schedule of activities is developed as required.
Ensures that an initial resident assessment is completed within fourteen days of the resident's admission and that each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person completing that portion of the MDS.
Conducts or coordinates the interviewing of each resident for the assessment.
Helps develop and update a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident.
Ensures that it is updated on a quarterly and annual basis and upon significant change in condition.
Evaluates each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need to amend the admission assessment.