MDS Nurse RN-H

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the facility, ensuring assessments are completed per guidelines, with a focus on the resident assessment process, including individual assessment, MDS assessment, and resident plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight on facilities’ weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.
• Tracks and monitors facility effective utilization of PDPM tools (Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, Point Right).
• Tracks and monitors QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly, providing data analysis and clinical recommendations for optimum outcomes.
• Provides PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators.
• Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments (PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change).
• Communicates level of care for new residents to all disciplines.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission according to regulatory time frames.
• Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state, and medical standards.
• Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments with proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.
• Responsible for accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
• Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary, and maintains appropriate records.
• Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring completion of all MDS reviews prior to conferences.
• Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans, ensuring resident problems are identified, goals are realistic, and nursing intervention is appropriate.
• Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality, assessing achievement of desired outcomes.
• Ensures resident care plans are reassessed and revised appropriately.
• Manages all level of care changes within the facility, notifying departments and generating necessary forms for processing.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Good standing with the State Board of Nursing; must maintain required continuing education/licensing.
• 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products; knowledge of PCC preferred.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, and hear.
• Frequent use of office equipment (copier/scanner/fax, telephone, calculator).
• Travel by auto or airline may be required.

Work Environment

• Noise level is typically low to moderate.