We are currently looking for an Assessment LPN with MDS experience. Pay depends on experience. Come join our team of experts who believe in our mission statement, "Our family caring for your family". Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as an Assessment MDS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where you will play a vital role in evaluating and coordinating patient care within long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation settings. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and documentation skills to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and optimize patient outcomes. As an Assessment MDS LPN, you will be at the forefront of patient assessment, contributing to comprehensive care planning and quality improvement initiatives. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Responsibilities Conduct thorough Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for residents in accordance with federal and state regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Review medical records, clinical documentation, and health information to ensure accuracy and completeness of assessment data. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans based on assessment findings, ensuring alignment with clinical standards and regulatory requirements. Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks to document assessments, updates, and care plans efficiently. Perform utilization management activities by reviewing medical documentation for appropriateness of services and ensuring compliance with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) standards. Support discharge planning processes by providing detailed assessments that facilitate smooth transitions of care across settings such as hospice or outpatient services. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of healthcare policies including HIPAA, long-term care regulations, HEDIS standards, and Medicare regulations to ensure ongoing compliance. Skills Proven experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; proficiency in Microsoft Office is a plus. Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical documentation standards. Knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-9/10 coding systems, DRGs (Diagnosis-Related Groups), and HEDIS measures for accurate medical coding and documentation review. Familiarity with managed care processes, utilization review, case management, and health regulation policies including CMS guidelines. Extensive experience in long-term care facilities or nursing homes; ICU or acute care experience is highly desirable. Ability to interpret complex medical records and ensure compliance with HIPAA and state healthcare regulations. Excellent communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient, hospice, or home care settings. Critical thinking skills combined with a detail-oriented approach to ensure precise assessment data collection and reporting. Join us in making a meaningful difference by ensuring high-quality patient assessments that support optimal health outcomes!

Pay:

From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person