LNAC

Company: Maybrook Hills
Location: Altoona
Posted on: November 15, 2022

Job Description:

LNAC for Maybrook Hills in AltoonaShift/hours: Monday - Friday Daytime Working at Maybrook Hills truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us.

As a Maybrook Hills employee, you will be an integral member of our team, and share in the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents each and every day.

Maybrook Hills has a friendly work environment with many long-time employees. LPN to join our MDS Department
We will train the right candidate
Must have long term care experience
Benefits available day 1
Now Seeking
LNAC - Assistant MDS Coordinator (LPN)
for our Skilled Nursing Facility

Ideal candidate is experienced, savvy and analytical with the applicable credentials listed below.
Join an incredible team and a great work environment
We offer:
Competitive pay and weekend rates
Health Insurance and other benefits
Paid time off

Job Description Summary:
The MDS Department is responsible for ensuring the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of the facility
The objective of MDS coordinators are to promote the physical and emotional well-being of nursing facility residents, create and review resident care plans and analyze the financial coverage to assure resident is getting what they need.
MDS will need to be familiar with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) to gather information from residents and their families during initial and periodic interviews.
The MDS covers such areas as the patient's mood, behavior patterns, cognitive ability, and nutrition needs.
Information from these assessments provides a scale for the nursing team to formulate individualized care plans that include support from social services, dieticians, rehab specialists, and medical staff.
MDS coordinators then implement and monitor these care plans to ensure their effectiveness.
They must also make sure all strategies comply with Medicare requirements and ethical standards.
Requirements/Qualifications:

Current/active licensure for LPN
MDS coordinator certification
Clinical Experience in a nursing facility
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and coverage guidelines as related to skilled nursing.Day care on site
Required License/Certifications: LPN

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