RN MDS Nurse

PACS Group•Greenwood, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick Post Acute is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Nurse (RN) to join their caring team at their skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. This role involves coordinating and completing MDS assessments, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements. The position offers an opportunity to maximize reimbursement while maintaining quality resident care and advocating for residents' needs.

Requirements

Current, active RN license
Previous MDS experience required
Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and reimbursement processes
Knowledge of RAI guidelines and care planning
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient in the Microsoft Suite products
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times

Nice To Haves

Long-term care/skilled nursing experience preferred
3 years of supervisory experience preferred
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the facility to ensure assessments are completed per guidelines.
Manage the resident assessment process, including individual assessment, MDS assessment, and resident plan of care.
Provide oversight on facilities’ weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.
Track and monitor facility effective utilization of PDPM tools (including but not limited to Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, Point Right).
Track and monitor QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly and provides data analysis and clinical recommendations for facility for optimum outcomes.
Provide PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators.
Assess and determine the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
Communicate level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames.
Ensure completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards.
Maintain an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.
Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
Verify electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records.
Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames.
Ensure completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.
Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference.
Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans.
Ensure that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established, and nursing intervention is appropriate.
Evaluate resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.
Assess the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes.
Ensure that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately.
Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility.
Notify all departments when a level of care change has been made.
Generate appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes.
Transmit forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.