MDS Nurse

Orchard Post Acute

If you are an MDS wanting to be part of an amazing culture while making a genuine difference, look no further than Gateway Post Acute. As the premier skilled nursing facility in Porterville, CA, Our around-the-clock nursing staff is ready to assist our residents in achieving individual goals. At Gateway Post Acute, caring is our main concern. Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to:

• Maintain high medical integrity
• Foster a team spirit among staff
• Create friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors

We are looking for hard-working, friendly and compassionate people to join our team

Full-time days shift Monday-Friday

We offer competitive pay, great benefits, excellent culture with appreciation rewards, healthcare and 401k, training, and career advancement opportunities. We are currently looking for an MDS LVN to join our team. Successful candidates will have the following:

• Valid LVN License in California
• Valid BLS
• Excellent communication skills
• 1 year experience in MDS

Full Job Description

The MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• Must be currently licensed/registered in State of Ca. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Must have one (1) years' nursing experience. Geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Must have CRN C Certification (clinical compliance)
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

A primary function of the MDS nurse is to assess resident care needs, direct and supervise staff to meet the resident's needs, coordinate with other members of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) develop and implement a plan of care that meets the individual needs of each resident. The MDS nurse also provides direct resident/patient care and reports to the DON.

Essential Duties

• Maintain a system by which new admissions, annual reviews, and quarterly reviews are to be initiated and completed within the required periods.
• Conduct observations and interviews as well as evaluations required for MDS and/or care plan preparations.
• Complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) within 7 days of admission in coordination with other members of the Inter-Disciplinary Team.
• Review orders with the appropriate nurse daily or more frequently if necessary.
• Provide direct resident/patient care as needed.
• Review accidents/incidents and critically ill/unstable residents.
• Review New Admissions/Medicare Specialized therapies, i.e., IV Therapy and Pressure Sores, Stage 3 and 4.
• Review and assess resident's condition upon a reported accident/incident within 24 hours. • Complete documentation and report to the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure all areas, which are triggered on the resident Assessment Protocol Summary, are included on the resident's plan of care.
• Must maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times.

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