MDS Assessment Nurse (Monday - Friday)

Job Summary

LANDMARK OF LAKE CHARLES IN SEARCH OF A FULL-TIME *MONDAY- FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

RN ASSESSMENT NURSE* WHO IS INTERESTED IN A POSITIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WITH A FACILITY WHICH HAS BUILT A REPUTATION AS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL NURSING FACILITIES IN THE INDUSTRY EXTRAORDINARY COMPENSATION, INDIVIDUALIZED SHEDULES, AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care with the RAI coordinator. If aRegistered Nurse may be designated as RAI coordinator. Assists with the pre-admissionscreening process, admission process and administration for therapy and nursing interventions. Isresponsible for clinical documentation to include observing, recording, and reporting to theappropriate person the signs and symptoms that may be indicative of a change in the resident. Assists RAI Coordinator in communicating with the physician / nurses / CNA’s / coworkers / interdisciplinary team members and families as to patient’s condition or response to treatment completes assigned portions of MDS’s works care area assessments, develops care plans for assigned residents.

Responsibilities and Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local government regulations and legislation.
•  Knowledge of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Resource Utilization Groups (RUG’s),
• Triggers, Care Area Assessments (CAA’s), Plan of Care, Discharge Plan and documentation requirements per regulations and legislation.
•  Performs patient care responsibilities as required considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient’s age.
• Interacts with discharge planners and staff from referring facilities, agencies and hospitals to pre-screen potential patients for admission and readmission to the facility as directed by supervisor.
• Assists/performs screenings and/or evaluations of new admissions, pre-admissions, and re-admissions utilizing data collection and recording.
• Assist with the management and collaborates with the MDS Team on pre-admission screening, assignment of observation and look-back periods for the MDS completion including the implementation of a significant change MDS/plan of care processes.
• Performs data collection for the MDS process on all patients and reassessments as per the MDS scheduled requirements unless these are assigned to other clinical disciplines for completion.
• Assists in development and revision of plan of care as indicated by the patient¡¦s response to treatment and the effectiveness of the overall plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates the ability to directly perform treatments and provide services to the level of licensure.
• Knowledge of medication and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to the RAI Coordinator and coworkers regarding the resident¡¦s plan of care.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient¡¦s care.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and functions under stressful situations.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of plan of care.
• Works closely with DON to implement and coordinate all aspects of the facilities Nursing Restorative Program.
• Assist with other job duties as directed.
• Provides job related staff teaching as necessary.
• Maintains a good working relationship both with all departments and with contacts from referring facilities and agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

License/Certification:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $34