MDS Nurse Full-Time

PACS

2d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the MDS Nurse position is to oversee the facility’s resident assessment process to ensure assessments are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state, and payer guidelines. This role focuses on coordinating individual resident assessments, completing Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, and ensuring interdisciplinary care planning to support quality outcomes and appropriate reimbursement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education and licensing requirements
Minimum three years of supervisory experience preferred
Active nursing license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Must maintain all required continuing education and professional licensing requirements
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
Prolonged use of desktop or laptop computer systems
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, and hear
Frequent use of office equipment including copier, scanner, fax machine, telephone, and calculator
Travel by automobile or airline may occasionally be required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Long-term care or skilled nursing experience strongly preferred
Knowledge and experience with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for the facility’s weekly PDPM meetings for skilled residents
Track and monitor effective utilization of PDPM tools, including but not limited to: Physician Diagnosis Verification Admission/Discharge CSR (GG) Weekly CSR PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool PointRight
Monitor and analyze Quality Measures (QM) and QASP performance monthly and quarterly; provide clinical recommendations for improved outcomes
Provide PDPM and MDS education and training to MDS Coordinators and clinical staff as needed
Assess and determine the health status and level of care for all new admissions
Ensure accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments
Communicate resident level of care and assessment findings to the interdisciplinary team
Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in accordance with regulatory timelines
Maintain an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments with appropriate reference dates throughout each resident’s stay
Perform data entry and ensure accurate electronic submission of MDS assessments
Verify electronic submissions, perform corrections when necessary, and maintain appropriate documentation records
Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with federal and state regulations
Assist interdisciplinary team members in developing and revising individualized care plans
Ensure resident care plans identify present and potential problems, establish realistic goals, and outline appropriate nursing interventions
Evaluate care plans for comprehensiveness and individualized care
Assess resident outcomes and ensure care plans are reassessed and revised when necessary
Manage and communicate level-of-care changes within the facility and notify appropriate departments
Generate required forms related to resident acuity and level-of-care changes and submit documentation to appropriate agencies as required by state regulations
Maintain strict confidentiality of all resident information, including Protected Health Information (PHI)