SUMMARY OF POSITION

The position of LPN, MDS Coordinator is responsible for the completion of the RAI Assessment and the certification, accuracy, and completeness of the Minimum Data Set (MDS). This position exists to assure that MDS and care planning objectives are achieved.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend seminars or other training to increase knowledge and competence; assure good cohesive interactions and productive sessions within the interdisciplinary team.
• Must be able to perform a comprehensive assessment of a resident's needs and capabilities bases on uniform data used as an instrument by the state. The assessment should describe the capability of the resident to perform daily life functions and their significant impairments in functional capacity. The assessments will be conducted and coordinated by the MDS Coordinator who will sign and certify the completion and accuracy of these assessments. Findings of the interdisciplinary team will be formulated together during the assessment and care planning process. Each discipline will sign and attest to the accuracy and agreement of decisions made regarding care. Electronically submit MDS to the State as required.
• Must Coordinate with the staff and interdisciplinary team in gathering and analyzing information in order to formulate the individual plan of care.
• Must develop a comprehensive care plan for each resident including measurable objectives and timetables to meet medical and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment.
• Perform as needed as a floor nurse to carry out nursing procedures and administer medication per physician's plan of care.
• Must have knowledge in PDPM payment models.
• Must have knowledge in ICD 10 diagnosis coding.

QUALIFICTIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold State of TN or Multi-State license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Experience in LTC preferred.
• Must have at least 5 years nursing experience.
• MDS experience preferred but not required.
• Must be RAC certified within 18 months of hire.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Experience:

• Nursing home: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person