MDS Manager, RN

Salemtowne • Winston-Salem, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The MDS Manager, RN manages individualized care plans for the Health Care Center in accordance with state and federal regulations, ensuring that care plans are followed and updated as needed. The role monitors quality-of-care standards according to CMS 5-star quality indicators and oversees Minimum Data Set (MDS) processes and required data transmission. The manager supports Salemtowne’s Shines culture and philosophy and promotes elder-centered, high-quality nursing care.

The position requires clinical leadership, sound assessment and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to guide and support nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams. The manager works in a clean, well-lighted facility. Possible hazards include bloodborne pathogens, airborne particles, moving parts, muscular pains, and strong offensive odors. Requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The listed duties are not exhaustive; the associate may be asked to perform other job-related duties and follow other job-related instructions. This description does not create an employment contract beyond an at-will employment relationship.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved nursing program.
• Registered Nursing (RN) license in good standing with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Two to three years of leadership experience.
• Two years of Minimum Data Set and PDPM experience.
• In-depth knowledge of medical coding ICD-10 and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to lift, carry, pull, and/or push up to 50 pounds.
• Able to perform normal sitting, pulling/pushing, kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching, talking, and hearing, and to stand and sit for long periods.
• Demonstrates elder-centered, quality-focused care that honors elders’ preferences and individuality and is committed to high clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrates servant leadership, supporting others’ success and willingness to perform needed tasks.
• Uses critical thinking, observation, and assessment to recognize changing conditions and identify appropriate responses or treatments.
• Takes initiative in responding to changing medical needs and staff responses.
• Models person-centered practices and provides direction to team members as needed.
• Facilitates team connection, accountability, and participation, and advocates for the needs of elders, households, families, or staff.
• Mediates team conflicts as needed.
• Communicates clearly, provides directions and feedback, builds trust and cooperation, and communicates elders’ medical needs to team members, resident representatives, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee generation of a Minimum Data Set for each resident and patient and electronic transmission of required data within North Carolina-mandated timeframes.
• Ensure resident care is delivered as ordered and in accordance with federal and state guidelines by making rounds and periodically reviewing resident charts.
• Confirm that individual care-plan approaches are being carried out or changed as needed through daily interaction and communication with patient-care staff.
• Ensure weekly care-plan meetings take place on time by notifying the multidisciplinary team of schedules and updates.
• Research health, safety, and continuing-education information related to nursing and notify the DON or designee of ideas for continuous improvement of Salemtowne’s nursing care.
• Support and promote Salemtowne’s Shines culture and philosophy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager