Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse Computer skills preferred Geriatric assessment skills preferred Knowledge of MDS, RAPS and long term care planning preferred As an MDS Nurse for a Grace Management Services facility you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to: Essential Job Functions: Review residents admitted and compare physician orders with each resident’s plan of care to assure appropriate implementation of the physician’s plan of care. Schedule routine MDS assessments (initial, quarterly, annual) to maintain compliance with regulatory time frames. Schedule ARD for all routine MDS assessments, following the most current RAI User Manual instructions, with input from the Interdisciplinary Team. Schedule change in status assessments as instructed. Complete Re-entry and Discharge tracking MDS within 7 days of the event. Communicate weekly team meeting date, time, and the following to team members: Resident name MDS assessment type (Initial Quarterly, Annual, Change in status, PPS) ARD RAPs due (as applies) Completion due date Communicate schedule to resident and appropriate family members/legal guardian Assist with and/or complete data entry onto the computerized MDS record as directed by the RN Coordinator Print appropriate MDS/RAP notes prior to the care plan meeting Obtain signatures on completed MDS Notify RN if difficulty obtaining signatures for appropriate follow up File completed MDS in resident’s clinical record Electronically submit completed MDS’ to the state on a weekly basis Retrieve and maintain validation reports with each submission, discuss errors with the RN Maintain current copies of informational updates on the state’s web site Maintain current copies of the analytic and QI/QM reports.

Job Description: Distribute copies of informational updates, current QI/QM reports with administrator, DON, RN Coordinator, etc. as instructed Review reports of timely completion of resident MDS assessments and care plans with recommendations of follow up action to the MDS Coordinator. Participate in patient care plan conferences. Complete reports and assignments accurately and adhere to established time schedules. Establish open lines of communication between all nursing personnel and consistently take follow-up action as necessary. Obtain the resident assessments from pertinent departments. Put information from all departments’ assessments into the MDS computer system and obtain MDS and RAPS as needed. Identify special nursing problems and emergency situations and initiate an immediate plan of action according to the nursing home policies and procedures. Assist in the admission/transfer and discharge documentation of residents according to federal and state guidelines. Follow all federal and state regulations regarding the currently approved MDS and keep updated as changes occur through continuing education. Find and attend continuing education programs appropriate to this position. Act as a Charge Nurse and cover the floor/various shifts as needed for the best interest of the facility. Maintain records of appropriate documentation according to federal, state and local regulations. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at anytime.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may be required to: Sit or stand for extended periods of time Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities Proper lifting techniques, ability to read computer screens and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are required Must be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds. Raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to read and write the English language. Must be able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions.