Mds Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active RN 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 and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
• 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 with associates, vendors, and others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and 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 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

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of accurate, timely interdisciplinary 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 and Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that affect documentation.
• Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
• Review Final Validation Reports and attest that assessments are completed and 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 as requested.
• 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.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.