MDS Resource Nurse: Quality & Compliance Leader

Almond View Care Center; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Almond View Care Center seeks an experienced MDS Nurse consultant to support NorCal facilities in Stockton and Sacramento. You will lead the resident assessment process, ensure MDS accuracy, and drive quality initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities include auditing MDS completion, training MDS Coordinators, supporting QAPI, and helping facilities achieve 5-Star quality measures while staying current with PDPM guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state.
• Minimum 3 years as RN with supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with MDS completion and process.
• RAC Certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities’ resident assessment process per state/federal regulations.
• Audit MDS completions and supporting assessments or documentation.
• Review medical records for MDS codes; provide education as needed.
• Interpret rules/regulations and support care-based reimbursement/quality reporting.
• Provide consultative training to MDS Coordinators for resident-centered care.
• Assist Interdisciplinary Team with Care Planning.
• Guide documentation and coding related to the RAI.
• Support facilities to achieve and maintain 5-Star Quality Measure Rating.
• Audit RAI timeliness/accuracy to meet regulatory standards.
• Identify trends, develop action plans, perform root-cause analysis.
• Review data to ensure proper diagnosis codes per PDPM guidelines.
• Provide ongoing education and support to optimize care delivery.
• Attend/support Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Programs (QAPI).
• Advocate for MDS Coordinators with facility leadership/IDT.
• Stay current with State/Federal RAI and reimbursement guidelines.
• Assist during surveys and be available to support during survey periods.

Skills

RN License

RN Experience

MDS Experience

EHR Proficiency

Education

RAC Certification

Job description

Almond View Care Center seeks an experienced MDS Nurse consultant to support NorCal facilities in Stockton and Sacramento. You will lead the resident assessment process, ensure MDS accuracy, and drive quality initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities include auditing MDS completion, training MDS Coordinators, supporting QAPI, and helping facilities achieve 5-Star quality measures while staying current with PDPM guidelines.