MDS Nurse

MDS Nurse

Requirements

• RN or LPN license (in good standing) in the state of SC
• Strong understanding of PDPM, care planning, and resident assessments
• Ability to adapt, stay organized, and lead through change

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, care planning, and RAI processes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality resident care
• Ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to our mission to raise the bar and create a stronger, resident-centered care environment
• Provides oversight on facilities’ weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients
• Tracks and monitors facility effective utilization of PDPM tools
• Tracks and monitors QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly and provides data analysis and clinical recommendations for facility 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 the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change
• Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility 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 to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay
• Responsible for the data entry function to assure 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 and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference
• Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans
• Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established, and nursing intervention is appropriate
• Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality
• Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes
• Ensures that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately
• Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility
• Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made
• Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes
• Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information

Preferred Qualifications

• MDS experience preferred—but we’re open to training the right candidate with clinical drive and attention to detail
• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• 3 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Long Term Care Experience Preferred