MDS Nurse, RN

PACS

7d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Reedy River Post Acute, we believe in pouring appreciation into our staff members so they can pour themselves into our residents. We are a 124-bed skilled nursing facility located in Greenville, SC. Our Administrator is dedicated to creating a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and appreciated. We strive to be more than a workplace. We want to be the place you call your second home. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS Nurse (RN) to oversee the resident assessment process and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility requirements. This role is responsible for coordinating and completing MDS assessments, supporting PDPM initiatives, monitoring quality outcomes, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate reimbursement and exceptional resident care.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Strong knowledge of MDS, PDPM, Medicare reimbursement, care planning, and regulatory compliance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Strong understanding of quality measures and reimbursement systems
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
Current RN license in good standing
Must maintain all required continuing education and licensure requirements
Must remain in good standing with the South Carolina Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Long-term care experience preferred
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience preferred
Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the facility's resident assessment process
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments, including Medicare PPS, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments
Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in the MDS process and care planning
Lead and participate in weekly PDPM meetings for skilled residents
Monitor utilization and effectiveness of PDPM tools and processes
Track and analyze Quality Measures (QM) and QAPI/QASP outcomes, providing recommendations for improvement
Conduct assessments to determine resident health status and level of care upon admission
Maintain the MDS schedule and ensure all assessment reference dates are met
Complete data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments
Review, verify, and correct MDS submissions as necessary
Coordinate and conduct resident care plan conferences
Assist interdisciplinary team members in developing and revising individualized care plans
Evaluate care plans for accuracy, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance
Manage and communicate resident level-of-care changes throughout the facility
Complete and submit required documentation to state agencies regarding level-of-care changes
Provide MDS and PDPM education and training to nursing staff and new MDS personnel
Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times