MDS LPN

SUMMARY

The LPN MDS role is responsible for various tasks related to resident assessments and care planning including collecting resident data, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and contributing to care planning processes to enhance the quality of resident care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts required initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments based on Resident Assessment Instruction (RAI) guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
• Collects, analyzes, and documents data about each resident’s health condition and medical history.
• Develops, revises, and reviews person-centered care plans as necessary.
• Communicates frequently with residents and their representatives and coordinates care plan meetings.
• Collaborates and effectively communicates with nursing staff and facility personnel to coordinate quality care for residents.
• Attends Staff/Unit meetings promoting, developing, and fostering a positive working environment.
• Functions as an integral part of the Quality Improvement Program and contributes to improving the facility's overall quality of care provided to residents.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and minimum 2 years of experience in the field.
• Must have prior experience with MDS assessments and care plans.
• Certified as a Resident Assessment Coordinator.
• Strong assessment and Clinical skills.
• Proficient in electronic health record systems and MDS software.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid State of Florida LPN License and BLS CPR Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their primary functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their primary functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Relocate:

• West Palm Beach, FL 33417: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person