MDS Nurse: Care Coordination & Assessments Lead

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 match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Laurels of Carson City is seeking an experienced Care Management Nurse, MDS Nurse, to work on-site coordinating the RAI process and care plans for residents. This role emphasizes autonomous work and close collaboration with care teams.

Responsibilities include completing MDS/CAA, assessing residents, coordinating with physicians and staff, and maintaining PPS processes per Medicare guidelines while staying current with AANAC requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Experience as an MDS Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Complete the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulated time frames.
• Assess residents through physical assessment, interview and chart review.
• Coordinate resident care with physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary and activity staff.
• Review information from hospital, consults and outside agencies for assessments and planning.
• Coordinate, identify, and initiate significant changes in MDS.
• Prepare PPS meetings and monitor Medicare days and RUGs in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator.
• Stay current with AANAC requirements.

Skills

MDS nursing

RAI process knowledge

Nurse experience

Job description

The Laurels of Carson City is seeking an experienced Care Management Nurse, MDS Nurse, to work on-site coordinating the RAI process and care plans for residents. This role emphasizes autonomous work and close collaboration with care teams.

Responsibilities include completing MDS/CAA, assessing residents, coordinating with physicians and staff, and maintaining PPS processes per Medicare guidelines while staying current with AANAC requirements.