Lpn Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.