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Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24Salary Range: $25.50 - $38.50Union Position:
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Summary
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care (LTC) uses nursing judgement to contribute to the planning organizing directing and evaluation of activities of the professional and supportive nursing staff engaged in resident plan of care. Evaluates care provided to each resident and contributes to current care plan. Is knowledgeable in and contributes to data collection of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. MDS LPN contributes to assessment and evaluation of potential admissions. Upon admission quarterly and annual the MDS LPN contributes to and coordinates data collection of resident assessments. Collaborates with the resident family or advocate other inter-disciplinary colleagues including providers to assure ongoing care of each resident to provide the best quality of life possible.Job Description
When functioning on the floor the MDS LPN is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (focused assessment diagnosis outcomes/planning implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Demonstrates competency and practices within the practical/vocational nursing scope of expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care health maintenance diagnosis and treatment. Contributes to the coordination of care resident assessment reinforces resident education and various other nursing interventions. Has functional knowledge of RUGs and PDPM clinical reimbursement related to the MDS MDS LPN functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.Qualifications
Graduate from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) accredited nursing program is preferred. Associates Degree in nursing is required.Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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