For over 35 years our community has provided vibrant living opportunities to people 65+ by offering a host of hospitality, wellness and health care services. This position will be working for a senior living community who offers 3 modern living communities including independent living, skilled nursing, and long term care. 

The MDS nurse is typically a registered nurse (RN) who conducts federally mandated assessments of the patients at a long-term health care facility. MDS nurses are responsible for collecting integral data and compiling it into a thorough report for further research at their facility.

 

HOURS: Full Time (40) hours

 

• Must have, as a minimum, 3 year(s) of experience in long-term care setting, or other related health care facility.
• Must have working knowledge of MDS/RAI process and OBRA guidelines.
• Must maintain first aid /CPR certification.
• Must be proficient with ICD-10 Coding
• Must be knowledgeable in Triple Check Practices and PDPM
• Must be proficient in creating resident specific care plans.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.

 

• Complies with all computer policies, system user protocols, uses Outlook for scheduling, and stores 
• Maintains a schedule of MDS assessment dates. 
• Monitors compliance of the Interdisciplinary Team in meeting time deadlines to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Participates in the analysis of the quality indicator data along with the CQI Coordinator, DNS,
• Nursing Supervisors, and other team members to identify actual or potential quality issues.
• Assumes the “Supervisor in Charge” position as required and participates in the on call rotation on weekends.
• Conduct trainings for appropriate team members related to programs attended, sharing knowledge gained.
• Serve on various committees of the skilled nursing facility (i.e., CQI, Care Planning, etc.)
• Reports on topics and follow up as directed by committee.
• Identifies possible CQI initiatives via statistical data gathered and monthly QI indicator reports when available.
• Makes recommendations regarding QI activities to effect changes in company operations and assure compliance with regulatory requirements when available.
• Participate in coordinating the interdisciplinary team assessment of each resident quarterly and as needed.
• Documents pertinent findings in the CAA notes and ensure that other IDC team members document their pertinent findings in assigned CAA notes.
• Prepares a concise quarterly, or as needed, note for each resident and/or responsible party that details the resident’s overall status over the last three months.
• Performs informal chart audits with each MDS assessment.
• Promotes participation by the resident whenever feasible in the development of the ICP.
• Coordinates the completion of facility specific assessment forms.
• Performs AIMS testing semi-annually as needed.
• Reviews consultant notes during the assessment period for areas of concern and addresses them with the licensed team member for interventions and informs the DNS of concerns.
• Looks up and reports to the team all proper ICD-10 codes to utilize on all admissions PRIOR to admission.
• Performs triple check with Billing and Rehab.
• Initiates and ensures completion of all Medicare Certifications by MD/NP
• Assigns quarterly assessments and ensures they are completed by the household nurses deal tactfully with team members, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/staff, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
• Must have valid state of residence driver’s license.
• May be required to use personal vehicle.