MDS

Harrison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a qualified RN to lead the MDS process from admission through discharge. You will coordinate with the clinical team to assess resident needs and ensure timely, accurate coding and documentation of MDS items.

The role requires KY licensure and at least two years of MDS experience in long-term care, with RAC-CT certification or completion within 90 days of hire. Strong collaboration and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Kentucky required with focus on MDS coordination.
• AANAC RAC-CT certification or plan to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Proven ability to review medical records and code MDS accurately.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDS process from admission to discharge.
• Collaborate with facility team to assess resident needs.
• Review resident care and set assessment reference dates in care planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for MDS coding and documentation.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation across residents.
• Maintain current MDS status per state and federal guidelines.
• Support tracking of MDS schedules and data entry in electronic systems.
• Participate in quality assurance activities as needed.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Data entry

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (KY)

AANAC RAC-CT certification

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Works in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident.
• Assists with coordination and management of care management meetings, to include review of resident care and the setting of assessment reference dates.
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the MDS process.
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
• Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates).
• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information int appropriate computerized programs.
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.
• As required, attends team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records.
• Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology.
• As required, may participate in quality assurance activities.
• May complete electronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other entities per company policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

RN licensure within the State plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care. LVN or LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have current AANAC (RAC-CT) certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire.