Job Details

Hours: Full Time (40 hours)                                                                                                                   Days: five 8 –hour shifts, with on call rotation

The Wayne County Care Center is currently accepting applications for the position of LPN for the County’s 50 bed skilled/ intermediate nursing facility.

Responsibilities of the MDS Nurse:

• Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, monitor and direct the completion of the resident assessments in accordance with current regulations
• Initiate the opening and closing of assessments and alert the interdisciplinary team as needed
• Ensure all assessments are completed and transmitted within required timeframes
• Participate in the facility compliance program including utilization review and triple check for billing accuracy
• Obtain appropriate qualifying diagnosis for residents obtaining Medicare Part A services and update as appropriate
• Assist nursing services personal in performing nursing care procedures, as needed
• Follow care plans, do rounds with the Dr. and enter orders
• Participate in developing QAPI goals, trainings, and policies
• Ensure that staff are mentored to provide constant, quality resident care and documentation
• Must participate in facility inspections, as needed and perform administrative duties
• Weekend on call rotation