MDS Assistant RN/LPN

Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation is hiring an experienced MDS Assistant to join our skilled nursing team in Herculaneum, MO. The MDS Assistant supports the Director of Nursing (DON) and RN Assessment Coordinator/MDS Coordinator with the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), care planning, documentation, and regulatory compliance processes. This is a great opportunity for an RN or LPN/LVN with skilled nursing experience who is detail-oriented, organized, and knowledgeable about MDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations. MDS Assistant Responsibilities Assist with the MDS and RAI process from assessment through interdisciplinary care plan completionAssist with ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations and long-term care certification requirementsCoordinate and monitor MDS assessments, RAI tracking, discharge/re-entry, and Medicaid trackingEnter and maintain MDS and assessment information in PointClickCareEnsure timely and accurate MDS submissions to the StateFollow up on MDS submission validation errors and maintain accurate validation recordsAssist with determining the Assessment Reference Date (ARD) based on resident care needsComplete resident assessments, data collection, and interviews with staff as neededReview clinical documentation and follow up with staff when additional documentation or clarification is neededAssist with maintaining accurate and compliant care plans and clinical documentationMonitor documentation for compliance with established standards of practiceAssist with regulatory and certification surveys and correction of deficienciesIdentify documentation trends and report audit findings to the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) CommitteeWork collaboratively with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members Qualifications Current RN or LPN/LVN license in the state of MissouriPrevious Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), long-term care, or nursing home experience preferredMDS, RAI, or MDS Coordinator experience preferredKnowledge of Minimum Data Set (MDS), RAI, OBRA regulations, and care planningKnowledge of Medicare PPS, Case-Mix, and Medicaid reimbursement preferredUnderstanding of Quality Measures/Quality Indicators and clinical documentationExperience with PointClickCare preferredStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to prioritize multiple deadlines and maintain accurate recordsStrong communication and follow-up skillsAbility to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team Why Join Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation? Competitive compensationComprehensive benefitsOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive healthcare teamOpportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and outcomes Apply Today If you are an RN or LPN/LVN with skilled nursing experience looking for an MDS Assistant, MDS, or RAI position, we encourage you to apply today! Join Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation in Herculaneum, MO and become an important part of our skilled nursing team. Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #scenicWellnessZZ