MDS - RN

PACS•Walnut Creek, CA

About The Position

The MDS - RN oversees facility assessment processes to ensure assessments are completed according to applicable guidelines. The role focuses on individual and MDS assessments and resident plans of care, including determining residents’ health status and level of care, coordinating interdisciplinary assessment and care-planning work, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation and submission. The position also monitors PDPM tools and facility quality performance, provides training to MDS Coordinators, and has supervisory duties. The role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. The employee must maintain good standing with the State Board of Nursing and all required licensing and continuing education. 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Maintain good standing with the State Board of Nursing and meet all required continuing education and licensing requirements.
Proficiency in 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, 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 new residents’ levels of care to all disciplines.
Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing each resident’s MDS within regulatory time frames and ensure documentation is complete and thorough according to applicable standards.
Maintain an accurate schedule of MDS assessments, including appropriate reference dates throughout each resident’s stay.
Perform data entry and ensure accurate electronic submission of MDS assessments.
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 and ensure MDS reviews are completed before conferences.
Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans, ensuring problems are identified and prioritized, goals are realistic, and nursing interventions are appropriate.
Evaluate resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.
Assess whether desired outcomes are achieved and ensure care plans are reassessed and revised appropriately.
Manage facility level-of-care changes and notify all departments when changes are made.
Generate forms to complete level-of-acuity assessments 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.