MDS & Care Plans Manager | Compliance & QA

Noland Health Services, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Noland Health Services, Inc. is looking for a nurse with expertise in MDS to lead the development and timely completion of the MDS, RAPS, Triggers, and care plans. You will ensure data accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations to support resident care.

The role includes policy maintenance, care plan documentation, QA tracking, staff orientation, and coordinating submission to the state. A minimum of two years in a long-term care setting and knowledge of the MDS process are

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing, social work or dietetics required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience, preferably in a Long Term Care setting.
• Knowledge of the MDS process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, maintaining and updating policies and procedures related to the gathering of data for the completion of the MDS, Raps, and Triggers.
• Develop a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, the care to be given, the goals to be accomplished, and the discipline required for each goal.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain a tracking system of Quality Assurance in regard to the MDS, Raps, Triggers, and care plans. Conduct and coordinate the revision of the MDS, Raps, and Triggers. Maintain an up-to-date and accurate MDS/assessment calendar. Ensure MDS compliance of timelines, accuracy and signature of the information of data.
• Provide orientation and in-service to staff, family and resident, and physicians, as necessary, to ensure understanding of the MDS/care planning process.
• Maintain and implement an organized, efficient system to ensure submission of all MDS/care plan information to the State timely and accurately..
• Participate in care plan meetings and ensure notification of all team members, family, and resident.
• Perform other duties, and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

MDS process knowledge

Education

Degree in nursing, social work or dietetics

Job description

Noland Health Services, Inc. is looking for a nurse with expertise in MDS to lead the development and timely completion of the MDS, RAPS, Triggers, and care plans. You will ensure data accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations to support resident care.

The role includes policy maintenance, care plan documentation, QA tracking, staff orientation, and coordinating submission to the state. A minimum of two years in a long-term care setting and knowledge of the MDS process are