MDS Nurse

Magnolia-Estates; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Free parking

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Magnolia-Estates seeks an LPN/RN professional to lead resident assessments. You will coordinate MDS processes, establish ARD dates, ensure timely submission, and work with the IDT to optimize care plans. The role includes pre-admission screening, NOMNC prep, and Medicare/non-coverage communications.

Strong documentation skills and knowledge of RAI/MDS are essential. Prior MDS experience is preferred; RN licensure preferred, LPN required.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license required; RN preferred.
• Experience with MDS assessments and RAI manual is desirable.
• Strong documentation and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee MDS assessments for residents; ensure timely completion and transmission.
• Establish ARD, reason for assessment, accuracy, and submission for each assessment; open/close assessments as needed.
• Inform and engage IDT; meet with department supervisors on assessment/care plan functions; participate in compliance and QA processes.
• Review medical records for accurate documentation and recommend improvements; conduct pre-admission nursing screening for Medicare Part A eligibility.
• Prepare NOMNCs and SNF ABN/Medicare non-coverage letters within guidelines; monitor MDS changes and inform IDT.
• Contribute to annual facility assessment updates; maintain RAI/MDS policies and procedures; support discharge planning and related tasks.
• Maintain current RAI Manual; monitor MDS portal for updates; summarize quality measures for the QAPI committee.

Skills

LPN

RN (Preferred)

Education

LPN Certification

RN Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Must be an LPN or RNCoordinate and oversee Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for each resident utilizing the appropriate forms required by the type of assessment. Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted within required timeframes; report problem areas to the Administrator. Establish the assessment reference date (ARD), reason for the assessment, accuracy, timely completion and submission for each assessment. Initiate the opening and closing of assessments and alert the interdisciplinary team (IDT) as needed. Meet with and solicit feedback from department supervisors concerning the resident assessment/care plan functions of the facility. Participation in the facility compliance program including utilization review and monthly triple check for billing accuracy. Review medical records for accurate documentation of the resident’s condition and make recommendations for the improvement of documentation as directed. Conduct pre-admission nursing screening as directed to ensure Medicare Part A eligibility entitlement and coverage for all relevant referrals and new admissions. Develop and implement procedures with the Director of Nursing to inform all assessment team members of the arrival of newly admitted residents. Participate in functions involving discharge plans as necessary. Prepare Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) within the time limits imposed by Medicare guidelines. Ensure appropriate and accurate completion of the physician certification and recertification form, Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (SNF ABN) and Medicare non-coverage letter. Monitor residents for change in condition through facility IDT meetings per facility policies. Obtain appropriate qualifying diagnosis for residents obtaining Medicare Part A services and update diagnosis for each change in resident condition as appropriate. Contribute and collaborate in the development of the annual facility assessment providing updates as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary. Maintain and periodically update written facility policies and procedures that govern the development, use and implementation of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plan. Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the resident assessment/care plans. Ensure that a current copy of the RAI Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS. Monitor the MDS website and portal for up-to-date changes in the RAI manual monthly; distribute changes in the RAI manual to the IDT as needed. Review quality measures reports monthly and make recommendations to the QAPI Committee.License/Certification:LPN (Required)RN (Preferred)Previous MDS experience is preferred.Benefits:Dental insuranceFree parkingHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurancePriority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.