MDS Coordinator (RN)

Laurels of Norworth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator (RN) to manage patient assessments and care planning in a skilled nursing facility. This role offers experienced nurses the chance to engage in meaningful patient care while enjoying the autonomy of managing their assessments. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contribute to the overall well-being of residents. The position comes with competitive benefits, including health insurance, 401K options, and tuition reimbursement, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact without traditional bedside duties.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

401K with matching funds

DailyPay

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Zero cost uniforms

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Experience as an MDS Nurse with knowledge of RAI and PPS.

Responsibilities

• Manage MDS assessments and care planning for residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory timelines.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Healthcare Management

Regulatory Compliance

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

AANC Certification

Tools

Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)

Job description

MDS Coordinator (RN) at The Laurels of Norworth

The MDS Coordinator (RN) is responsible for managing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care planning for residents in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role allows experienced nurses to engage in patient care without traditional bedside duties, promotes autonomy in managing assessments, and maintains currency with industry standards. The position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, 401K options, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.

Are you an experienced nurse who wants to remain clinically involved in patient care without being a bedside nurse? Are you organized, efficient, and able to manage your own work with autonomy? MDS nursing at The Laurels of Norworth may be just what you're looking for!

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental, and vision.
• 401K with matching funds.
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.
• Zero cost uniforms.

Responsibilities:

• Completes the MDS, CAA's, and care plans within regulated time frames.
• Assesses residents through physical assessment, interview, and chart review.
• Discusses resident care needs with caregivers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.
• Reviews information from hospital, consults, and outside agencies and uses such information in the completion of the assessment and care planning.
• Coordinates, identifies, and/or initiates significant change MDS.
• Is prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS board for monitoring of Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator.
• Remains current with the American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) requirements.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• AANC certification a plus. RAC-CT.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) strongly preferred.
• Experience as an MDS Nurse.

Ciena Healthcare:

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

Keywords:

MDS Coordinator, Registered Nurse, patient assessment, healthcare management, skilled nursing, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, AANAC, long-term care, PPS meetings