$5,000 Sign on Bonus - MDS Nurse LPN

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation and completion of Care Area Assessment’s (CAA) and Care Area Trigger’s (CAT).
• Manages the reimbursement process and works collaboratively with the business office and therapy department
• Assist and provide input into ongoing updates of policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Ensures facility is following the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Work with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in completing a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident.
• Ensure that care provided is in accordance with the resident's wishes and interests.
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that include assessment skills or techniques needed to complete the MDS or ensure supporting documentation for the RAI process.
• Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (immediate and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which staff are responsible.
• Ensure that appropriate health professionals are involved in the assessment.
• Assist the nursing staff in encouraging the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident's plan of care.
• Monitor the care plan so that it includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs as identified in the resident's assessment.
• Develop the schedule of activities required for the resident assessment and plan of care.
• Monitor quarterly and annual resident assessments and care plan reviews to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate the review and revision of the resident's care plan by the interdisciplinary team after each quarterly review or MDS assessment, assuring that the care plan is evaluated and revised each time an assessment is done or when there is a change in the resident's status.

Personnel Functions

• Perform employee performance evaluation (if applicable)
• Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments.
• Submit complaints and grievances DON.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• 1 year of experience in the RAI process is preferred.
• 2 years long term care facility care experience preferred.
• Possess a current and active license to practice as an LPN in this state.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may have some supervisory requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach
• Fine motor skills

Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

• Executes tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally
• Ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions
• Visual acuity
• Hearing alertness

Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting

Other Requirements -

• n/a

Conclusion

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.