MDS Nurse-Full-Time
| Company | PACS Services |
|---|---|
| Location | Porterville, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Valid LVN License in California
- Valid BLS
- Excellent communication skills
- 1 year experience in MDS
- Must be currently licensed/registered in State of Ca
- Must have one (1) years’ nursing experience
- Must have CRN C Certification (clinical compliance)
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
Responsibilities
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Geriatric nursing experience preferred