MDS Resource Nurse: Quality & Compliance Lead

Feather River Care Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great work environment

Job summary

Feather River Care Center is seeking an experienced MDS nurse to lead resident assessment processes across NorCal facilities (Stockton and Sacramento). You will provide expertise, model best practices, and support organization-wide initiatives, ensuring quality outcomes under PDPM guidelines.

The role includes auditing MDS, educating staff, and guiding the Interdisciplinary Team to optimize care planning and reimbursement accuracy, with emphasis on achieving top 5-Star ratings.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active RN license in the state.
• 3 years of RN experience, supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with MDS completion and process.
• RAC Certification preferred.
• Understanding of EHR systems and computer technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility's resident assessment process per regulations.
• Audit MDS assessments and supporting documentation.
• Review medical records for MDS coding and provide education.
• Interpret rules and assist problem solving for care-based reimbursement & quality reporting.
• Provide consultative training to MDS Coordinators across facilities.
• Assist IDT with Care Planning and RAI guidance.
• Support facilities to achieve 5-Star Quality measures.
• Audit RAI timeliness and accuracy for regulatory standards.
• Identify trends, develop action plans, and perform root-cause analyses.
• Educate on PDPM coding and quality of care delivery.
• Support QA/QI programs and advocate for MDS Coordinators with leadership.

Skills

RN license

RN experience

Supervisory experience

MDS completion

RAC Certification

EHR proficiency

Job description

Feather River Care Center is seeking an experienced MDS nurse to lead resident assessment processes across NorCal facilities (Stockton and Sacramento). You will provide expertise, model best practices, and support organization-wide initiatives, ensuring quality outcomes under PDPM guidelines.

The role includes auditing MDS, educating staff, and guiding the Interdisciplinary Team to optimize care planning and reimbursement accuracy, with emphasis on achieving top 5-Star ratings.