ABOUT LA CROSSE COUNTY:

At La Crosse County, we are committed to creating a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community. Guided by our Strategic Plan, we focus on economic growth, environmental stewardship, affordable housing, and robust public services that enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Why Join La Crosse County?

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): A top-rated pension program.
• Affordable Insurance Premiums: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, and 10+ paid holidays annually.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and wellness programs.

MDS ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS HILLVIEW

Responsible to assist the MDS Coordinator to provide for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS (Minimum Data Set) for nursing home resident assessment and caring planning. Will also assist with the Restorative Nursing program.
Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions for facility residents. Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the MDS, as required by OBRA/Federal regulations and PPS.
Coordinates and/or participates in care planning process, especially for residents with complex care needs.
Demonstrates knowledge and clinical competence in area of resident care standards.
Thorough understanding and working knowledge of the current MDS and RUGS systems.
Thorough knowledge of application of the nursing process, assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating, completing accurate assessments and MDS entries that will result in correct resident assignment to the proper RUGS IV to ensure the appropriate payment to the facility.
Ability to maximize RUGS scores through accurate MDS coding by capturing restorative participation, skilled nursing interventions and therapy.
Physical demands: Up to 75% of time is spent standing and talking. Walking, hearing, and using near vision is used about 50% of the time. About 25% of time is spent sitting, bending, twisting, reaching. Reads and writes. Activities done about 10% of time include stooping crouching, low to very high lifting - up to 60 lbs. to transfer residents and pushing residents in wheelchairs. Uses nursing related equipment.
Related Job Functions
This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.[2]
Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Risk Exposure Categories: 1=Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.2=Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing Category 1 task.3=Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluid.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to supervise nursing staff.
Ability to cope with various nursing situations both mentally and physically. Ability to coordinate activities and determine work assignments of subordinate personnel and supervise their job performance.
Ability to record observations with accuracy and clarity.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain good working relationships with other staff members, other health care professionals and employees.
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theories and skills. Thorough knowledge of application of a nursing process, assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care; developing and updating care plans.
Basic skills in using computers to effectively enter documentation data in a computer.
Considerable knowledge of residents needs in care of geriatric and/or mental health.
Training, Experience and Other Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with current Registered Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin.
Demonstrate leadership skills.
Those persons driving must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver license and good driving record.
May consider other relevant combinations of education and experience that provide equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CPR certification.
Preference for nursing experience in a long-term care facility. Must maintain a valid Wisconsin nursing license.
Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.

Please refer the Job description for details