MDS Assessment Coord RN

Community Health Systems•Oro Valley, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full time position working in the Skilled Nursing unit at Oro Valley Hospital. Our Skilled Nursing unit is located inside Oro Valley Hospital. Offering private rooms, patients can comfortably recover from a variety of illnesses and injuries. Our goal is to help patients return to their lives outside the hospital. As a nurse on our team, you will work with other health care professionals while providing quality, patient centered-care.

Requirements

2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in acute primary care, long-term care, or home health required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Comprehensive knowledge of MDS assessments, RAI processes, and regulatory standards.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to ensure timely completion of assessments and reporting.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and MDS-related software.
Ability to delegate tasks appropriately and provide leadership to nursing and care staff.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess resident needs and develop appropriate care plans.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of MDS experience in long-term care preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates the accurate and timely scheduling, completion, and submission of MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Facilitates interdisciplinary care plan development and updates, ensuring alignment with RAI guidelines and resident needs.
Transmits MDS data to state systems within required timeframes, maintaining compliance with reporting standards.
Maintains accurate records and reports for required retention periods, ensuring documentation supports compliance and audit readiness.
Provides timely updates to private insurance carriers' case managers and other stakeholders as needed.
Evaluates potential admissions to the Skilled Care Unit, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate placement.
Acts on updates from MDS and RAI-related regulatory bulletins to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.