MDS Nurse (RN) - Trinity Village

Lutheran Services Carolinas•Hickory, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Village is seeking a compassionate and experienced MDS Nurse to help us deliver exceptional care to our residents. As an MDS Nurse, you will work collaboratively to develop, organize, and monitor individualized care plans for residents from admission through discharge. You’ll coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, residents, and families to ensure our care meets both state and federal standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current RN license to practice in North Carolina
CPR certified or eligible for certification
Experience in geriatric nursing, supervisory roles, and MDS documentation preferred
Strong computer skills required

Nice To Haves

RAC-CT certification preferred
Experience in geriatric nursing, supervisory roles, and MDS documentation preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage Assessment Reference Dates (ARD) with the rehab director
Complete accurate and timely Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments per regulations
Code MDS with data from medical record review, observation, and interviews
Maintain MDS schedules and meet all required deadlines
Conduct comprehensive resident assessments within 14 days of admission, annually, quarterly, and as needed for significant changes
Electronically transmitted MDS assessments to state databases and other entities
Track, record, and analyze assessment defaults; implement corrective actions as necessary
Assess for changes in resident conditions using reports and orders to update care plans
Support and instruct staff on RAI Process, Case-Mix, PPS Medicare, Medicaid, and related systems
Respond to residents and family concerns, documenting and resolving issues
Ensure compliance with all MDS, Quality Measures, Medicaid/Medicare RUGs, and skilled care criteria guidelines