Rehab Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time

Are you an experienced nurse who wants to remain

clinically involved in patient care without being a bedside nurse?

MDS nursing at The Laurels of Bedford may be just what you're

looking for! Laurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading

employee benefit packages in the industry, including health

insurance, 401K with matching funds, paid time off and paid

holidays. When you work with Laurel Health Care Company, you will

join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication

and strong teamwork abilities. The Care Management Nurse, MDS Nurse

works the RAI process and conducts assessments and care plan

coordination for those residents assigned. Some responsibilities of

the MDS nurse include : Completes the MDS, CAA’s and care plans

within regulated time frames. Assesses resident through physical

assessment, interview and chart review. Discusses resident care

needs with care givers, including physician, nursing, social

services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff. Reviews information

from hospital, consults and outside agencies and uses such

information in the completion of the assessment and care planning.

Is prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per

Medicare schedule and maintains PPS board for monitoring of

Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care

Management Coordinator ~ Remains current with the American

Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC)

requirements. Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse

(LPN) Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)

process, including the principles the Prospective Payment Process

(PPS) strongly preferred. Experience as an MDS Nurse About Laurel

Health Care Laurel Health Care Company is a national provider of

skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living

services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care. At

The Laurels, caring is more than providing excellent medical and

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