MDS Nurse & RN Supervisor

PACS•Rockford, IL

2d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a dual role position, serving part-time as an MDS Nurse and part-time as an RN Supervisor. The primary purpose of the MDS Nurse is to oversee the facility's resident assessment process, including individual assessments, MDS assessments, and resident care plans. The primary responsibility of the RN Supervisor is to oversee the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during their shift, ensuring the highest degree of quality care is maintained in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This role reports to the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

Requirements

Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing.
Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements.
2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility.
A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
Proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.
Current Registered Nursing License (RN).
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
Knowledge and experience with EHR software preferred (PCC).
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight on facilities’ weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.
Tracks and monitors facility effective utilization of PDPM tools (including but not limited to Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, Point Right).
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.
Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.
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.
Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the nursing staff.