MDS Nurse – Care Coordination & Assessments

The Laurels of Bedford; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with matching funds

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Laurels of Bedford is seeking an experienced nurse to stay clinically involved in patient care through MDS and care management. You will coordinate assessments, care planning, and PPS meetings while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, social services, and therapy teams.

Ideal candidates are RNs or LPNs with MDS experience and knowledge of RAI processes. This on-site role supports Laurel Health Care’s commitment to high-quality resident care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN with current license.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and PPS basics.
• Experience as an MDS Nurse or in a care-management role.

Responsibilities

• Completes MDS, CAAs and care plans within required time frames.
• Assesses residents through physical exams, interviews, and chart reviews.
• Communicates resident care needs with physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary and activity staff.
• Reviews hospital notes and outside assessments to inform care planning.
• Coordinates changes in MDS and initiates PPS meetings as needed.
• Maintains PPS board and monitors Medicare days and RUG utilization.
• Keeps current with AANAC requirements.

Skills

RN or LPN

RAI process knowledge

MDS nurse experience

Job description

The Laurels of Bedford is seeking an experienced nurse to stay clinically involved in patient care through MDS and care management. You will coordinate assessments, care planning, and PPS meetings while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, social services, and therapy teams.

Ideal candidates are RNs or LPNs with MDS experience and knowledge of RAI processes. This on-site role supports Laurel Health Care’s commitment to high-quality resident care and teamwork.