What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS LPN position at Vestracare?
MDS LPN
Shift: Full-Time
Rate: $34 - $36/hr. (depending on experience)
Responsibilities:
- Proactively maximize utilization and reimbursement
- Monitor and assess MDS submissions, complete MDS books and assist Clinical staff in ensuring assessments are accurately coded to present a complete picture of residents’ clinical status and services rendered.
- Review RUG scores.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and best practices
- Provide consulting advice for divisional clinical support related to MDS Assessment process. Develop and implement standardized training modules, and training and in-servicing of new and current MDS staff
- Working closely with others in a fast paced, team environment under the direction of Nursing Administrator
- May participate in resident care when needed
Qualifications:
- Current and valid license as an LPN in the state of New York required
- Degree from accredited school or nursing/nursing program is required
- Minimum of one year of previous MDS experience preferred (will train qualified applicants)
- Prior supervisory experience preferred
- Experience with PointClickCare preferred
- Education or experience in long term care or geriatric nursing is preferred
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Medicare and Medicaid RUG grouper categories and documentation guidelines, preferred (will train qualified applicants)
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution
- Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable
- Strong customer service skills and compassion
- Willing to train dynamic applicant
- Highly organized
Salary : $34 - $36