MDS

Highbridge Healthcare; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbridge Healthcare is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse with MDS experience to conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to care planning in a long-term care setting.

You will lead interdisciplinary team discussions and ensure accurate MDS documentation for regulatory compliance and proper reimbursement.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Experience in MDS role or long-term care.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in MDS 3.0 and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of federal/state regulations and the RAI process.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' physical, psychological, and functional status on admission, periodically, and discharge.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans with short and long-term goals.
• Complete and submit mandated MDS forms and required reports accurately.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident needs.
• Ensure data accuracy for Medicare/Medicaid payments and RUG considerations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership

MDS 3.0 proficiency

Education

RN license

Tools

MDS 3.0

Job description

• Assessment:Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' physical, psychological, and functional status upon admission, periodically, and at discharge.
• Care Planning:Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans with short and long-term goals for residents.
• Documentation:Accurately complete and submit mandated MDS forms and other required reports.
• Team Collaboration:Lead or participate in interdisciplinary team meetings (nursing, PT, dietary) to discuss resident needs and care strategies.
• Reimbursement:Ensure data accuracy for Medicare/Medicaid payments, influencing Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs).

Key Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience:Proven experience in an MDS role or long-term care setting.
• Skills:Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities, plus computer literacy (MDS 3.0 proficiency is key).
• Knowledge:Deep understanding of federal/state regulations and the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.