MDS Specialist-RN

Aurora Valley Care•Spokane Valley, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Valley Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab, a Caldera Care facility, is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented RN with strong leadership skills for the MDS Specialist-RN role. The position supports quality resident care and accurate clinical documentation, assessment, and reimbursement processes in a skilled nursing setting. The role works under the supervision of the RAI Coordinator and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Current RN license in good standing.
BLS certification.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a supervisor in a long-term care setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Review medical records, care plans, and charting to ensure documentation supports the care provided and reimbursement level.
Review state MDS validation reports to identify issues and support accurate submission processes.
Ensure timely completion of the RAI process, including MDS, RAPs, and care plans, and maintain the OBRA calendar.
Initiate and complete re-entry and discharge item sets accurately and on time.
Ensure each MDS is accurate, complete, and timely to reflect optimal reimbursement for services provided, under the supervision of the RAI Coordinator.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify significant changes in status and implement appropriate responses.
Complete physical and direct resident assessments as necessary to ensure MDS accuracy.
Maintain current knowledge of State and Federal regulations and the RAI process.
Collaborate with the RAI Coordinator to provide clinical reimbursement education.
Assist with orientation of new staff as necessary.
Work a unit cart as needed.