MDS-RN

The Center at Zaragoza; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center at Zaragoza in El Paso, TX is seeking a full-time RN MDS Coordinator to lead the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, coordinate MDS/CAA development, and ensure compliant care planning for residents receiving skilled services.

The role requires RN licensure and at least two years’ experience in skilled or long-term care, with preferred experience in MDS/RAI; you will work with the IDT, mentor CNAs, and contribute to accurate documentation and care planning.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in skilled or long-term care.
• Experience with RAI/MDS processes preferred.
• Strong collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates interdisciplinary team to complete assessments on schedule.
• Manages MDS scheduling and ARD planning.
• Completes MDS sections and CAAs as required.
• Reviews medical records to validate MDS coding.
• Provides training to staff on MDS item completion.

Skills

RAI process

MDS certification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring CNAs

IDT coordination

Education

RN license

Job description

Looking for a FT RN MDS to join our Team.Job descriptionPURPOSE OF JOB POSITION:The primary purpose of this position is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), that is, the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Are Assessments (CAAs) and Care Plan in accordance with State and Federal requirements. The MDS Coordinator participates as part of the facility Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the systems and processes to manage patients receiving skilled services as assigned. Performs other nursing duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:· Coordinates the interdisciplinary team in timely completion of the assessments· Utilizes MDS Scheduler to plan and set MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs)· Communicates ARD selection for specific MDSs to IDT· Completes the MDS sections as assigned· Completes CAAs as required· Completes Care Plan items and attends Care Plan meetings as assigned· Monitors overall the documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding· Participates in skilled utilization and State Case Mix management as assigned· Provides teaching and training for MDS item completion to interdisciplinary team members that have responsibility for MDS item completion· Provides teaching and mentoring of C.N.A. staff along with Director of Nurses and Staff Development related to completion of the Nursing ADL documentationOTHER DUTIES:· Performs nursing duties as assignedEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSRN· At least two years’ experience working in a skilled or long term care setting· Experience with RAI process and MDS certification preferred''Work RemotelyNo