MDS Nurse RN

Ciena Healthcare; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive pay

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare is seeking an MDS Nurse to oversee RAI, MDS, and CAAs at Royalton Manor in Saint Joseph, MI. The role emphasizes timely, compliant assessments and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care planning.

Responsibilities include coordinating MDS timelines, maintaining regulatory compliance, and participating in QA initiatives. RN licensure and CPR certification are preferred, with strong leadership and independent functioning valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with MDS/RAI strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding and Care Area Assessments.
• Familiarity with PPS and Case Mix systems and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently with strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates scheduling the RAI process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes the MDS, CAAs and care plans within regulatory timeframes.
• Gathers timely assessment data with IDT to ensure MDS completion.
• Ensures compliance with PDPM and Case Mix payment systems.
• Communicates changes in resident care needs to the IDT.
• Initiates significant change MDS and conducts quarterly resident assessments.
• Maintains PPS log and conducts PPS-related meetings per Medicare schedule.
• Participates in direct/indirect resident care as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinates Resident Care Conferences with Social Worker for care planning.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines and participates in QA initiatives.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

PDPM familiarity

ICD-10 coding

Leadership

Education

RN licensure

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Royalton Manor
288 Peace Blvd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• MDS
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: MDSNU001385

Description

The MDS Nurse is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), care planning and supporting documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures assessments reflect each resident’s clinical status and supports individualized care planning.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates scheduling the RAI process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulatory timeframes.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team (IDT) members to gather timely, accurate assessment data to ensure timely completion of the MDS.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines as it relates to the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and Case Mix payment systems.
• Communicates with the interdisciplinary team regarding changes in resident care needs.
• Coordinates, identifies, and/or initiates significant change MDS’
• Conducts a thorough resident assessment during quarterly reviews by interviewing the residents, staff, and family.
• Coordinates and conducts PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS log for monitoring of Medicare days in the absence of the MDS Coordinator.
• Occasionally participates in direct and indirect Resident care activities as directed by supervisor. (This may include duties listed in the RN Nurse Job Description)
• In conjunction with the Social Worker, coordinates Resident Care Conferences to ensure residents and/or responsible parties participate in resident care planning for the assigned resident.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal legal, regulatory, accreditation and reimbursement guidelines.
• Attends and participates in departmental/facility meetings, as required.
• Adheres to all safety and risk management protocols and programs.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Interprets Company policy and makes decisions based on the application of those policies where applicable.

Education and/or Experience:

• Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding, Quality Measures, and Care Area Assessments and Care Planning processes.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) and Case Mix systems strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• RN with one year experience and excellent assessment skills preferred.
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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Travel Required

No . Onsite

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