What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Nurse position at The Pavilion at Piketon for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
MDS Nurse (RN) Position Summary:
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
MDS Nurse (RN) Position Summary:
- Acts as chairperson of the inter-disciplinary care plan team.
- Works with the inter-disciplinary team in developing plan of care for each resident.
- Establish/update the initial plan of care within five days of admission.
- Maintain and update the plan of care for each resident at a minimum of biweekly.
- Assist in the scheduling of participation of the resident or resident’s responsible party in the care plan meetings.
- Meets daily with Therapy Director to review therapy participation and assessment schedule for skilled residents.
- Inform all IDT members of any significant change in resident’s condition that will necessitate a full resident assessment.
- Notifies and coordinates the IDT for MDS assessments completion according to the admission date, assessment reference date, and MDS transmission date.
- Develops a MDS assessment calendar.
- Performs MDS nursing assessment and or ensures nursing staff performs MDS nursing assessment according to the required time frame.
- In the absence of an interdisciplinary team member the MDS Coordinator is responsible for completion of the additional section(s) of the MDS.
- Monitors compliance by the IDT members in completion of the MDS and care planning process. Reports ongoing performance related issues to the Administrator as appropriate.
- Coordinates and leads the weekly Utilization Review/Medicare Meeting.
- Completes the monthly skilled billing log and submits on/before the 8th day of the month to assigned billing specialist.
- Ensures all emergency and resident care measures are utilized to stabilize the resident’s condition.
- In case of staffing emergencies, performs clinical tasks as required or assigned.
- Conducts daily stand up meetings with IDT, including rehab to monitor the MDS process progress
- This position requires a current valid license nursing license issued in the state where the person will practice from an accredited school of nursing.
- Two years of MDS experience in the long-term care setting.
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, and provide positive attitude.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied, and equipment used, in the assigned unit.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles are required.
- Must be CPR certified
- Competitive Wages and Benefits Package
- 401(K) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Positive and compassionate environment
- Supportive Leadership team
- Additional incentives