CS-Resident Assessment

Trilogy Health Services, LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Madison, WI is seeking a clinical specialist to provide guidance on MDS accuracy and regulatory compliance across multiple campuses. This role requires a Registered Nurse (RN) license and 1-3 years of MDS experience. The specialist will partner with facility staff to audit processes, enhance collaboration, and assure adherence to standards, thereby ensuring quality outcomes and effective operations in nursing departments.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in MDS is preferred.
• Certification as a Nurse Assessment Coordinator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment functions in each facility.
• Assist management teams with MDS processes.
• Evaluate MDS and deliver related services.
• Audit MDS assessments for accuracy.
• Provide feedback through visit observation reports.
• Provides visit observation reports and audits after on-site visits or significant communications.
• Maintains knowledge of operational details of the MDS Coordinator position and its relation to Health Campuses.
• Serves as a consultant to the campus MDS Coordinator, Director of Health Services, and Executive Director by planning and implementing MDS initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) licensing

MDS experience

Consultation

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

The CS-Resident Assessment provides expert guidance to campus leadership teams on clinical assessment practices, focusing on MDS accuracy, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement optimization. This role partners with MDS Coordinators and facility staff to evaluate processes, conduct audits, and recommend improvements. By supporting adherence to professional standards and fostering collaboration, the specialist helps drive quality outcomes across assigned campuses.

License/Experience

Registered Nurse (RN) license REQUIRED

1-3 years of MDS experience REQUIRED

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supports assessment function(s) to augment the management in each facility through the imparting of knowledge, advice or counsel to Executive Directors, Directors of Health Services, MDS Coordinators, Social Services, and other facility staff members.
• Focus of Assessment Support role is to assist the MDS Coordinator and campus staff in adherence to professional, corporate, and regulatory standards.
• Works in cooperation with the VP of Clinical Assessment and Director of Assessment Support, VP and AVP of Clinical Operations, Chief Nursing Officer, Division Vice President, Operations Support, and Chief Operating Officer.
• Assists campus management teams to understand the MDS and clinical reimbursement processes.
• Emphasizes the importance of good rapport among the department managers in a positive, solution-oriented approach that leads to better service.
• Works in partnership with the Divisional Vice President of Operations and Campus Support – Clinical staff to assist in providing recommendations that relate to the MDS and nursing department in campuses assigned.
• Evaluates the delivery of MDS and related services and confers with the management staff in determining goals and objectives for solutions to problem areas resulting in immediate and satisfactory response to concerns.
• Audits the MDS assessment to ensure accuracy of item coding for regulatory and reimbursement purposes.
• Oversees transmission process to confirm accuracy and timeliness of all assessments prior to submission.
• Establishes rapport with regulatory agencies, professional organizations, teaching institutions, and community leaders.
• Provides visit observation reports and audits for distribution after each on-site facility visit and/or significant communication on matters of importance which detail observations, recommendations for improvement, issues and problems discussed, directions given, and updates or follow-up from previous communication.
• Maintains ongoing knowledge of the operational details of the MDS Coordinator position and its relationship to Health Campuses.
• Serves as a consultant and facilitator to the campus MDS Coordinator, Director of Health Services, and Executive Director by planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and supporting the direction of MDS Coordinators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 3-5 years

Licenses and Certifications

• Current unencumbered registered nursing license in the state of practice.
• Certification as a Nurse Assessment Coordinator preferred.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 20lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.