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Position Summary
The LPN MDS Nurse is responsible to complete and submit accurate and timely MDS Assessments CCAs and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
Attended an accredited LPN program
Currently licensedregistered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed PracticalVocational Nurse LPNLVN license in good standing throughout employment.
Two 2 years nursing experience. Geriatric nursing experience preferred.
CRN C Certification clinical compliance
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
Advanced knowledge in field of practice
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to patient rights and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary andor confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
Complete and submit accurate and timely MDS Assessments CCAs and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations
Report any changes in a patients condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON
Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
Review Final Validation Reports and ensure all assessments have been accepted into the CMS QIES system prior to billing and notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill
Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent reoccurrence
Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting Monthly Triple Check and other meetings upon request in the absence of the RN MDS Coordinator
Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
Read write speak and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Life Care Centers of America is committed to being a premier provider of long-term health care. It is our desire to be the facility of choice in any community in which we operate. Our programs, services and facilities must be designed and operated with superior quality in order to satisfy the needs of our customers.perated with superior quality in order to satisfy the needs of our customers.
Life Care Centers of America is committed to being a premier provider of long-term health care. It is our desire to be the facility of choice in any community in which we operate. Our programs, services and facilities must be designed and operated with superior quality in order to satisfy the needs of our customers.perated with superior quality in order to satisfy the needs of our customers.