MDS RN-H

PACS

About The Position

The MDS RN oversees facility assessment processes to ensure they are completed according to guidelines, with a primary focus on individual and MDS assessments and resident plans of care. The role oversees PDPM processes and facility performance monitoring, assesses new admissions, coordinates interdisciplinary completion and documentation of MDS assessments, and supports care planning and resident care conferences. This position has supervision duties.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintenance of required continuing education and licensing requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.
Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear.
Frequent use of office equipment, including copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
Travel by auto or airline may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.
Track and monitor effective facility utilization 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 for facility outcomes.
Provide PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators.
Assess and determine the health status and level of care of all new admissions, and communicate the level of care to all disciplines.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant-change assessments.
Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in MDS completion for residents according to regulatory time frames and ensure thorough, complete documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
Maintain an accurate schedule of MDS assessments and reference dates throughout each resident’s stay.
Perform data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments; verify submissions, make corrections as 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 with formulating and revising care plans; ensure problems are identified and prioritized, goals are realistic, and interventions are appropriate.
Evaluate care plans for comprehensiveness and individualization; assess outcomes and ensure plans are reassessed and revised as appropriate.
Manage facility level-of-care changes, notify departments, generate forms documenting acuity and changes, and transmit forms to the appropriate agency as required by state law.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.