MDS Nurse RN

The Pavilion at Edgefield for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Supportive leadership

Positive environment

Job summary

The Pavilion at Edgefield for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Canton, OH is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee the MDS process, chair the IDT care plan meetings, and ensure timely assessments and billing accuracy.

This role requires a current nursing license, leadership and organizational skills, and CPR certification. You will work with the interdisciplinary team to implement care plans and improve resident outcomes in a full-time on-site capacity.

Qualifications

• This position requires a current valid nursing license issued in the practicing state.
• Two years of MDS experience in a long-term care setting.
• Proven leadership and strong organizational abilities.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as chairperson of the inter-disciplinary care plan team.
• Develops and maintains the plan of care for each resident; updates biweekly.
• Establishes initial plan of care within five days of admission.
• Coordinates and leads weekly Utilization Review/Medicare meetings.
• Completes monthly skilled billing log and submits by the 8th of the month.
• Notifies and coordinates IDT for MDS assessments and transmissions.
• Monitors IDT completion of MDS and care planning processes.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

CPR certified

Nursing license

Education

Nursing license/State certification

Job description

The Pavilion at Edgefield for Nursing and Rehabilitation -

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

MDS Nurse (RN) Position Summary:

• Acts as chairperson of the inter-disciplinary care plan team.

• Works with the inter-disciplinary team in developing plan of care for each resident.

• Establish/update the initial plan of care within five days of admission.

• Maintain and update the plan of care for each resident at a minimum of biweekly.

• Assist in the scheduling of participation of the resident or resident’s responsible party in the care plan meetings.

• Meets daily with Therapy Director to review therapy participation and assessment schedule for skilled residents.

• Inform all IDT members of any significant change in resident’s condition that will necessitate a full resident assessment.

• Notifies and coordinates the IDT for MDS assessments completion according to the admission date, assessment reference date, and MDS transmission date.

• Develops a MDS assessment calendar.

• Performs MDS nursing assessment and or ensures nursing staff performs MDS nursing assessment according to the required time frame.

• In the absence of an interdisciplinary team member the MDS Coordinator is responsible for completion of the additional section(s) of the MDS.

• Monitors compliance by the IDT members in completion of the MDS and care planning process. Reports ongoing performance related issues to the Administrator as appropriate.

• Coordinates and leads the weekly Utilization Review/Medicare Meeting.

• Completes the monthly skilled billing log and submits on/before the 8th day of the month to assigned billing specialist.

• Ensures all emergency and resident care measures are utilized to stabilize the resident’s condition.

• In case of staffing emergencies, performs clinical tasks as required or assigned.

• Conducts daily stand up meetings with IDT, including rehab to monitor the MDS process progress

MDS Nurse (RN) Qualifications:

• This position requires a current valid license nursing license issued in the state where the person will practice from an accredited school of nursing.

• Two years of MDS experience in the long-term care setting.

• Must be able to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, and provide positive attitude.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied, and equipment used, in the assigned unit.

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles are required.

• Must have CPR certified

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

• 401(K) Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Positive and compassionate environment

• Supportive Leadership team

• Additional incentives