MDS Nurse-RN

PACS

About The Position

The MDS Nurse-RN oversees facility assessments to ensure they are completed according to applicable guidelines. The role focuses on individual and MDS assessments and resident care plans, including assessment of new admissions, coordination of interdisciplinary participation, and accurate and timely MDS completion and submission. The position also monitors PDPM tools and outcomes, supports MDS Coordinators through training, and manages resident level-of-care changes. This position has supervisory duties. The role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred. The RN must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain required continuing education and licensing. Three years of supervisory experience and long-term care experience are preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products is required; knowledge of and experience with PCC is preferred. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds and will use a desktop or laptop computer for prolonged periods. Duties regularly require sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, or hearing, as well as frequent use of office equipment. Travel by automobile or airline may be required. The work environment typically has low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintenance of all required continuing education and licensing requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Three years of supervisory experience.
Long-term care experience.
Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Oversee the facility’s weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.
Track and monitor the facility’s effective use of PDPM tools, including Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR (GG), Weekly CSR, the PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, and Point Right.
Monitor QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly, analyze data, and provide clinical recommendations to support facility outcomes.
Provide PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators.
Assess new admissions and determine their health status and level of care.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant-change assessments.
Communicate new residents’ levels of care to all disciplines.
Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing MDS assessments within regulatory time frames and ensure documentation is complete and thorough according to applicable standards.
Maintain an accurate schedule of MDS assessments, including appropriate reference dates throughout each resident’s stay.
Manage MDS data entry to ensure accurate entry and electronic submission of assessments.
Verify electronic MDS submissions, make corrections as needed, and maintain appropriate records.
Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring MDS reviews are completed beforehand.
Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans; ensure resident problems are identified and prioritized, goals are realistic, and nursing interventions are appropriate.
Evaluate care plans for comprehensiveness and individualization.
Assess whether desired outcomes have been achieved and ensure care plans are reassessed and revised as appropriate.
Manage all facility level-of-care changes and notify departments when a change is made.
Generate forms needed to complete level-of-acuity changes and transmit them to the appropriate agency as required by state law.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.
Perform supervisory duties.