MDS Nurse RN

PACS

About The Position

The MDS Nurse RN oversees facility assessments to ensure they are completed according to guidelines. The role focuses on individual resident assessments, MDS assessments, and resident plans of care. It includes oversight of PDPM processes, monitoring quality and performance measures, training new MDS Coordinators, coordinating interdisciplinary assessment and care planning, and managing level-of-care changes. The position has supervisory duties. The role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred. The nurse must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain required licensing and continuing education. Three years of supervisory experience and long-term care experience are preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products is required; knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds and will use a desktop or laptop computer for prolonged periods. The role regularly involves sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, and hearing, as well as frequent use of office equipment such as a copier, scanner, fax, telephone, and calculator. Travel by automobile or airline may be required. The work environment typically has low to moderate noise. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Maintain good standing with the State Board of Nursing and meet required continuing education and licensing requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and prolonged computer use.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee facility weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.
Track and monitor facility use of PDPM tools, including Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR (GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, and Point Right.
Track and 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 and determine the health status and level of care of new admissions.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant-change assessments.
Communicate the level of care for new residents 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 data entry to ensure accurate MDS data entry and electronic submission.
Verify electronic MDS submissions, make corrections when necessary, 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 individuality.
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 assessments and changes, and transmit forms to the appropriate agency as required by state law.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.