MDS Nurse: Care Coordination & Assessments

The Laurels of Carson City; Carson City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with matching funds

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Laurels of Carson City is seeking an experienced nurse to join our team as an MDS Nurse. This role keeps you actively involved in patient care through the RAI process, assessments, and care plan coordination, while maintaining autonomy in priority-setting.

Expect collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and ongoing education on AANAC standards. As a Care Management Nurse, you will manage PPS schedules, ensure timely MDS completions, and contribute to high-quality resident care in a

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Knowledge of the RAI process strongly preferred.
• Experience as an MDS Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Completes the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulated time frames.
• Assesses resident through physical assessment, interview and chart review.
• Discusses resident care needs with care givers, 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.

Skills

RAI knowledge

Care coordination

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

The Laurels of Carson City is seeking an experienced nurse to join our team as an MDS Nurse. This role keeps you actively involved in patient care through the RAI process, assessments, and care plan coordination, while maintaining autonomy in priority-setting.

Expect collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and ongoing education on AANAC standards. As a Care Management Nurse, you will manage PPS schedules, ensure timely MDS completions, and contribute to high-quality resident care in a