Building on the legacy and vision of our Founders, the California Armenian Home, as a progressively led non-profit, is committed to provide a one-of-a-kind, people centered, planned community to serve all levels of senior living with extraordinary lifestyle experiences, compassionate care, and gracious hospitality.
Guiding Principles:
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Always put people first.
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Provide warm hospitality and heartfelt compassionate care.
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Family, celebration, tradition, good food & good people.
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Inclusive culture based on integrity, humility, and compassion.
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Serving our residents and one another with respect.
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Commitment to lifelong learning and enrichment.
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A wonderful place to call home.
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Environment of teamwork and trust for employees.
Our leadership extends beyond business goals and business results. It focuses on our Mission and Principles, to guide our resident experience and our employee culture.
Summary: The MDS Nurse develops and completes the resident assessment process in accordance with the requirements of the federal and state regulations as well as the company policy and procedures under the direction of the MDS Coordinator. This position also assists the MDS Coordinator to ensure that the facility RAI process is in line with the prospective payment system guidelines and that a calendar is maintained to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
Qualifications: Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care.
Must be a LVN or RN in good standing and currently licensed by the State; must be able to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid California RN or LVN license
- Valid CPR certification
Experience Required: Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a health care setting. Minimum of two years of Long-Term Care experience.
Essential Functions:
- Performs the development and completion of MDS in accordance with current federal and state rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of care plans.
- Assists in the development of a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident as a member of the facility Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team.
- Updates the calendar for the Care Plan Team related to dates and time frames for assessment of new admissions, quarterly reviews and annual assessments along with any Medicare required assessments as requested by the MDS Coordinator.
- Facilitates and creates opportunity for family involvement and participation in care planning process by conducting the care plan meetings.
- Involve residents, who are capable of participating, in opportunities to develop their care plans and ensure their attendance at the care plan meeting if appropriate.
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Facilities the involvement of appropriate health professionals i.e., therapist or specialist physicians, needed to improve or maintain the resident’s function abilities at highest practical level.
- Ensures the validity of all MDS before electronic submission to the state and federal authorities.
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Conducts ongoing review of the MDS and care plans to ensure accuracy and consistency with the medical record.
- Completion and review of CNA Care Sheets for communication with direct care staff providing updates as required.
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Must possess strong clinical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and family members.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to prioritize and meet MDS assessment submittal deadlines.
- Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
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Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations and facility policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.
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Medical, Dental & Vision
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Company Sponsored Life Insurance
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401k Retirement Savings
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Employee Appreciation Events
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Lunch-On-Us twice per week
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Health & Wellness Program
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Vacation Pay
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Paid Sick Leave
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Paid Holidays
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Direct Deposit
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24/7 monitored guard house, for an extra layer of security.
If you have the qualifications and experience we are looking for, please apply with your resume attached. We look forward to reviewing your application!
