MDS Assistant, LVN - Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

POSITION SUMMARY   

The purpose of your job position is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by management.  

The MDS Assistant will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each resident’s room. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse when required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

        Assisting the MDS Coordinator

        Ensuring resident care plan is being followed by interdisciplinary team and monitoring their progress to ensure compliance with MDS process

        Completing medical forms, charts, and reports in an accurate and timely manner

        Understanding long-term care reimbursement process including PDPM, Managed Care and Medicaid, triple check, etc.

        Participation in scheduling of resident care conferences

        Participating in the QAPI process

        Monitoring Quality Care Indicators

        Carrying out quality improvement initiatives

        Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

        Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately

        Participating in facility surveys (inspections) when required and assisting with plan of corrections as well as follow up.

        Attending meetings and serving on committees as requested

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS  

Education / Licensure  

        LVN training from an accredited school or college

        Valid LVN license in good standing

        Valid CPR and BLS card

Qualifications / Experience   

        Minimum of 1 year of skilled nursing experience preferred

        Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

        Ability to use computer/tablet to enter resident data 

        Proficiency with PCC a plus

Working Conditions  

        May encounter frequent interruptions

        May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

        May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

        May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Physical Requirements   

        Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

        Working throughout the nursing areas

        Repetitive hand motion

        Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels

 *Per California state mandate, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for this position