MDS Nurse: Care Coordination & PPS Expert

The Laurels of Salisbury; Salisbury (NC); 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

Laurel Health Care Company is seeking an experienced nurse to join our MDS team at The Laurels of Salisbury. This role focuses on staying clinically involved in patient care without bedside duties, emphasizing organizational autonomy and teamwork.

Responsibilities include managing the RAI process, completing MDS and care plans within required timeframes, and coordinating with physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary and activity staff to ensure comprehensive resident care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• 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 for assessment and care planning.
• Coordinates, identifies, and/or initiates significant change MDS’
• Remains prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and PPS board monitoring.

Skills

RN or LPN

RAI knowledge

MDS Nurse experience

Job description

Laurel Health Care Company is seeking an experienced nurse to join our MDS team at The Laurels of Salisbury. This role focuses on staying clinically involved in patient care without bedside duties, emphasizing organizational autonomy and teamwork.

Responsibilities include managing the RAI process, completing MDS and care plans within required timeframes, and coordinating with physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary and activity staff to ensure comprehensive resident care.