MDS Nurse (RN or LPN)

The Laurels of Heath; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

DailyPay

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Laurels of Heath in Heath, OH is seeking an experienced MDS nurse to stay clinically involved in patient care without bedside duties. You will complete the MDS, CAA's and care plans, assess residents, and coordinate with the care team.

This role offers autonomy, structured environment, and opportunities to contribute to PPS scheduling and Medicare compliance. RN or LPN license required with familiarity of RAI/ PPS; prior MDS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with MDS processes and RAI/PPS preferred.
• Ability to complete MDS, CAA's and care plans on schedule.
• Familiar with PPS and Medicare compliance in nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Completes the MDS, CAA's and care plans within regulated time frames.
• Assesss residents through physical assessment, interview and chart review.
• Discusses resident care needs with the care team, including physicians and staff.
• Reviews hospital and external information for care planning.
• Coordinates and initiates significant changes in MDS.
• Participates in PPS meetings and monitors Medicare days and RUGs.
• Stays current with AANAC requirements.

Skills

MDS nursing

Care coordination

Assessment

Regulatory knowledge

PPS knowledge

Education

RN or LPN licensure

Job description

Are you an experienced MDS nurse who wants to remain clinically involved in patient care without being a bedside nurse? Are you organized, efficient, and able to manage your own work with autonomy? MDS nursing at The Laurels of Heath may be just what you're looking for!

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.
• 401K with matching funds.
• DailyPay , a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.

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.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) strongly preferred.
• Experience as an MDS Nurse or willingness to learn.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

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. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.