MDS NURSE (LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/LPN)
Company: Life Care Centers of America
Location: Acton
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Live the Mission $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS LPN or RN Medicaid
Reimbursement Coordinator 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
licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) 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 and/or
confidential information Understand and follow company policies
including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity
and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and
completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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 patient's
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
Keywords: Life Care Centers of America, Nashua , MDS NURSE (LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/LPN), Healthcare , Acton, New Hampshire
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