-
CategoryHealthcare
-
No of Jobs1
-
Apply Before10/03/2025
Description
MDS Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
Life Care Centers of America - Knoxville, TN
Job Title: MDS Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in MDS Assessments
Job Type:
Pay: $3500 sign-on bonus
Shift:
Work Type:
Location
Address:
City: Knoxville
State: TN
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Complete and submit accurate and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations.
- Report any changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON.
- Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation.
- Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
- Review Final Validation Reports and ensure all assessments have been accepted into the CMS QIES system prior to billing.
- Notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill.
- Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems to prevent reoccurrence.
- Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings upon request in the absence of the RN MDS Coordinator.
- Perform functions of a staff nurse as required.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Advanced knowledge in field of practice
- Independent decision-making
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
Preferred Skills
- Two (2) years’ nursing experience
- Geriatric nursing experience
- CRN C Certification (clinical compliance)
- Current CPR certification
Requirements
Experience: Two (2) years’ nursing experience
Education: Attended an accredited LPN program
License & Certification:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
Facility Details
Name: Life Care Centers of America
Description: Not Specified
Specialties:
- Not specified
Mission: Not Specified
Job Info
Discipline:
Department:
Status:
Sourcing
Duration:
Experience:
Career Level:
No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
10/03/2025
Posted:
07/03/2025
