MDS Registered Nurse

PACS•Dublin, CA

About The Position

The MDS Registered Nurse oversees facility assessments to ensure they are completed according to applicable guidelines. The role focuses on individual resident assessments, MDS assessments, and resident plans of care. It includes monitoring PDPM processes and quality measures, assessing new admissions and their level of care, coordinating interdisciplinary MDS work, ensuring accurate and timely assessment completion and submission, and supporting care planning and resident care conferences. The position has supervisory duties. The minimum education requirement is 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 continuing education and licensing. 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. Duties regularly involve sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, or hearing, as well as frequent use of office equipment. Travel by automobile or airline may be required. The typical work environment has low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Maintain all required continuing education and licensing requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
The position has supervisory duties.
Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Able to use a desktop or laptop computer for prolonged periods.
Able to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear.
Able to frequently use office-related equipment, including copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.

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 new admissions and determine 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’ level of care to all disciplines.
Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing MDS assessments for residents within regulatory time frames and ensure documentation is complete and thorough in accordance with applicable standards.
Maintain an accurate schedule of MDS assessments and appropriate reference dates throughout residents’ stays.
Perform data entry and ensure accurate electronic submission of MDS assessments.
Verify electronic MDS submissions, make corrections when needed, and maintain appropriate records.
Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensure 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 changes occur.
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.