Admission - MDS Nurse | RN

Carespring Health Care Management•Cincinnati, OH

2d•$36 - $43

About The Position

The Admission/MDS Nurse assesses new and existing patients to ensure their care needs are addressed and documented on the MDS. The role oversees the MDS process according to the RAI manual, coordinates admission assessments and care planning, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and other MDS nurses. The nurse is supervised by the Director of Nursing and helps ensure accurate submissions, documentation, and resident care plans. The posted RN pay rate is $36.00–$43.00 per hour, based on licensure and experience. The employer describes flexible schedules, daily pay, competitive wages, low-cost medical and dental insurance, and a clean facility with supplies available to support quality care. Scholarship and tuition reimbursement are also offered to support staff development.

Requirements

Current LPN or RN license for the state in which the facility is located.
Flexibility with the work schedule and ability to work independently.
Understanding of the MDS process and willingness to continue learning and stay current with CMS MDS updates.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PDPM (skilled reimbursement) and RUG (long-term care reimbursement) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the MDS process in accordance with the RAI manual.
Work with other MDS nurses to complete initial assessments for new admissions.
Manage admission scheduling and ensure completion of comprehensive assessments, order entry, care plan initiation, and arrangements for necessary equipment.
Complete required submissions weekly or as designated by the Director of Nursing, and review validation reports for submission errors.
Obtain and review quality measures (QMs) and work with the interdisciplinary team to initiate improvement projects that improve resident outcomes.
Attend IDT Medicare and Medicaid meetings, understand skilled criteria, and collaborate with the team to complete the MDS process.
Develop and update comprehensive care plans and nurse aide care plans (Kardex) in conjunction with the MDS.
Oversee the accuracy of non-nursing sections of the MDS and CAA documentation as representations of resident needs.
Coordinate, manage, and monitor care plans; identify resident problems, needs, and goals; review order recap reports and nurses’ notes; and determine whether another OBRA MDS assessment may be needed.
Monitor residents for changes in status that may require a significant change assessment under the RAI.
Ensure supporting documentation complies with MDS/RAI regulations.
Work with facility consultants as needed and implement recommended changes.
Complete required paperwork and assessments, including AIMS, Fall Risk scale, Braden, progress notes, care plans, and nurse aide care plans (Kardex).