MDS Registered Nurse

PACS•Center, TX

5d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The MDS Registered Nurse oversees facility assessment processes to ensure assessments are completed according to applicable guidelines. The role focuses on individual resident assessments, MDS assessments, and resident plans of care. The position also monitors PDPM utilization and quality outcomes, trains new MDS Coordinators, coordinates interdisciplinary assessment and care-planning activities, manages level-of-care changes, and maintains the confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information. This position has supervisory duties. It requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. The employee 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 with Microsoft Suite products is required; knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred. The position involves occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds, prolonged computer use, and regularly sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, or hearing. Frequent use of office equipment is required, and travel by automobile or airline may be necessary. The work environment typically has low to moderate noise. Salary is $90,000–$95,000.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Maintain good standing with the State Board of Nursing and all required continuing education and licensing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products.
This position has supervisory duties.

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, the 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 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 in accordance with applicable standards.
Maintain an accurate schedule of MDS assessments and their reference dates throughout each resident’s stay.
Manage MDS data entry to ensure accurate 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 individualization.
Assess whether desired outcomes have been achieved and ensure care plans are reassessed and revised appropriately.
Manage facility level-of-care changes and notify all departments when a change is made.
Generate forms for level-of-acuity completion 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.