MDS Nurse

PACS

About The Position

The MDS Nurse oversees facility assessment processes to ensure assessments are completed according to applicable guidelines. The role focuses on individual resident assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, and resident care plans. It also oversees PDPM processes and facility performance monitoring, supports and trains MDS Coordinators, and coordinates interdisciplinary assessment and care-planning activities in accordance with regulatory requirements. The position has supervisory duties. Candidates must graduate from an accredited school of nursing; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. Candidates 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 with 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. Regular duties include sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, and hearing, as well as frequent use of office equipment such as a copier, scanner, fax machine, telephone, and calculator. Travel by automobile or airline may be required. The work environment is typically low to moderate in 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.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Three years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Long-term care experience is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science 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, 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 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 completion of MDS assessments for new admissions and other residents within regulatory time frames, ensuring documentation is complete and thorough according to applicable standards.
Maintain an accurate schedule of MDS assessments and their reference dates throughout each resident’s stay.
Manage MDS data entry and electronic submission, verify submissions, make corrections when 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 problems are identified and prioritized, goals are realistic, and nursing interventions are appropriate.
Evaluate care plans for comprehensiveness and individualization.
Assess whether desired outcomes are achieved and ensure care plans are reassessed and revised appropriately.
Manage changes in resident level of care, notify all departments, generate forms documenting acuity and changes, and send forms to the appropriate agency when required by state law.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.