MDS Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN)

Life Care Center of Coeur d’Alene

is located in a city renowned for its pristine lake and outdoor

recreational activities. Residents enjoy boating, hiking, and

skiing, as well as a charming downtown area with boutique shops and

restaurants. Coeur d’Alene's natural beauty and community

events make it a desirable place to live and work.

Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene was

named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best

Nursing Homes.

Previous MDS experience is required.

Position Summary

The LPN MDS Nurse is responsible to complete

and submit accurate and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care

Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations and in accordance

with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure

Requirements

Attended an accredited

LPN program

Currently licensed / registered in

applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed

Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) license in good standing

throughout employment.

Two (2) years’ nursing

experience. Geriatric nursing experience preferred.

CRN C Certification (clinical

compliance)

CPR certification upon hire or

obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current

during employment.

Specific Job

Requirements

Advanced knowledge in

field of practice

Make independent decisions

when circumstances warrant such action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws,

regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute

care facility

Implement and interpret the

programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the

department

Perform proficiently in all

competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and

safety and sanitation

Maintains professional

working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary

and / or confidential information

Understand

and follow company policies including harassment and compliance

procedures

Displays integrity and

professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s  Code of

Conduct and completes mandatory  Code of

Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

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 and notify the Business

Office when assessments are not ready to bill

Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted

late and develop systems and processes 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

Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move

intermittently during working hours

Read,

write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer