MDS Nurse Transition Leader - RN

Otterbein Cridersville; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with free virtualo e

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Access to DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Discounts

Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife seeks an MDS Nurse Transition Leader to oversee MDS duties across multiple locations, aligning with person-centered care and supporting the VP Clinical Quality. The role requires strong MDS skills, PDPM management expertise, and collaboration with care teams.

Join a nonprofit with 100+ years of service to residents, offering industry-leading benefits, PTO, and growth opportunities within a collaborative, compassionate environment. Travel up to 100% may be required.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Minimum 5 years’ MDS experience in long-term care.
• Experience in post-acute environments is a plus.
• Proven track record in case mix management and PDPM.

Responsibilities

• Effectively complete the MDS and Care Plans
• Discuss elder observations/concerns with appropriate coordinator
• Generate/update Monthly MDS Calendar and Notification Process for Support Staff
• Provide coaching and direction to staff as needed
• Complete the certifications and recertifications for residents/elders
• Facilitate the weekly Medicare/therapy Utilization Review Meetings
• Act as the therapy liaison
• Provide training materials to staff and team when appropriate
• Collaborate in the development of new processes, forms, and systems
• Be prepared and actively participate in the morning meetings
• Assist in the management of the survey process when required
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Skills

MDS skills

PDPM management

Quality measures

EMR systems

English communication

Education

BSN

Tools

PCC experience

EHR systems

Job description

Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.

Where Purpose Lives

Working Together for the Residents

At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.

What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?

It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.

Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with company match
• Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  *Benefits may vary based on position and location.
• Person-centered care
• Low staff-to-resident ratio
• Modern, state-of-the-art communities
• Top-quality equipment
• Safety programs in place
• Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement

This position is designed to serve as an MDS Nurse Transition Leader when an opening occurs at any Otterbein location in the MDS Nurse Position. The MDS Nurse Leader will complete the MDS Nurse duties at assigned location. When an Interim role is not needed, then the MDS Nurse Leader will be assigned special projects by the VP Clinical Quality.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Travel: up to 100% depending on transition leadership needs.

• Lodging provided if over 1 hour commute from home.

Responsibilities

MDS

• Effectively complete the MDS and Care Plans
• Discuss elder observations/concerns with appropriate coordinator.
• Generate/update Monthly MDS Calendar and Notification Process for Support Staff
• Provide coaching and direction to staff as needed.
• Complete the certifications and recertification’s for residents/elders
• Facilitate the weekly Medicare/therapy Utilization Review Meetings
• Act as the therapy liaison
• Provide training materials to staff and team when appropriate
• Collaborate in the development of new processes, forms, and systems
• Be prepared and actively participate in the morning meetings
• Assist in the management of the survey process when required
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: BSN
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ of MDS experience in long-term care//nursing home environment required. Experience in post-acute environments also a plus

Special Skills and Requirements:

• Must have a proven track record of strong MDS skills (case mix management, PDPM management, Quality Measures)
• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to change.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records; PCC experience highly preferred
• Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
  Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

BENEFITS*

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

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