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Laurel Lake
MDS Nurse (RN)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$74,824 / year median in Ohio
+9% projected growth
Job Description
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The MDS Nurse is responsible for the timely scheduling and completion of the MDS and initial care plans. The MDS Nurse promotes the implementation of the Care Plan by jointly reviewing the Care Plan with nursing staff to ensure that it accurately reflects and meets the resident's needs.QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing Current Licensure for a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio BLS Certified (CPR/First Aid)EXPERIENCE
2 years of experience in nursing within a long-term care setting Knowledge of the MDS processKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
PRINCIPALJOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
Completes and inputs MDS/Care Plan information into the computer. Responsible for preparation of MDS/Care Plan schedule. Consults with Case Manager and Therapy Manager regarding appropriate reference date which maximizes PPS reimbursement. Review completed MDS/Care Plan with nursing staff to promote learning and the understanding of the Care Plan which maximizes resident care. Assures timely/accurately submission of MDS to State authorities. Program, including activities and documentation. Evaluates and ensures proper placement of residents in therapy, and/or nursing maintenance programs through ongoing communication with therapy staff and CC/SW staff. IMMR monitoring monthly and upon admission Ensure psychoactive medications have a every 6 month follow up and that a reduction or a reason for denial is clearly in the documentation Participate in State of Ohio survey processJOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
•Other:
Performs other related duties as needed. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.WORKING CONDITIONS
CONTINUINGEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICALENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
Non-Patient Care Staff (0-20 lbs.)- Physical Demands Occasional
- 1 to 33% of workday Frequent
- 34•66% of workday Constant•67•100% of workday Not at all•0% of workday Occasional Sitting, Unilateral Vertical Reach 36-72", lift 0-20#, 6-36" from floor; lift 0-20#, 36-48" from floor; climbing stairs; operating machines (2 hand(s)).
- ___# 6-36" from floor; lift 0
- ___# 6-72" from floor; climbing ladders, working from heights, crawling, kneeling, running, operating machines: (2 foot/feet). Category II Job Classification
- Laurel Lake employees who have jobs with tasks that rarely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and have no contact with used sharps.
Job Hazard Risks:
Lifting Infectious Disease Exposure Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) Workplace Violence PotentialPOSITION SPECIFICATIONS
This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.BENEFITS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A LAUREL LAKE EMPLOYEE
Medical Insurance through Meritain (Co-pay Plan) — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week FSA (Flex Spending Account) — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week Dental coverage through Mutual of Omaha — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week Vision coverage through Mutual of Omaha for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week Basic Life (1x annual salary)- for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week Option to purchase supplemental Life Insurance for self/spouse/child Short Term Disability
- for all employees working 20+ hrs.