MDS RN

Sweetwater Care; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Fowler Care Center in Fowler, California is seeking an experienced MDS RN to manage the MDS/RAI process from admission to discharge. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to guide MDS assessments, care plan reviews, and ensure documentation accuracy in compliance with federal and state regulations.

The role requires RN/LVN licensure in the state, at least 2 years in a Skilled Nursing Facility, and strong knowledge of Medicare PPS and OBRA regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN/LVN program and licensed in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Thorough understanding of OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set (MDS).
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0 considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team on MDS assessments and care plan reviews.
• Guide decisions on completing MDS assessments based on clinical criteria.
• Assist with coordinating daily stand-up meetings and ARD dates.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for the RAI process.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation to support coding in medical records.
• Maintain current MDS status for assigned residents.
• Maintain accurate data entry of resident information in MDS systems.
• Complete accurate MDS coding from chart reviews, observations, and interviews.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN/LVN license

Job description

Job Title: MDS RN
Location: Fowler, California
Company: Fowler Care Center

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MDS RN to join our team at Fowler Care Center, a state-of-the-art Skilled Nursing Facility in Fowler, California. As an MDS RN, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and accurate completion of the RAI process and care management process from admission to discharge. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to assess the needs of our residents, provide guidance on MDS assessments and care plan reviews, and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of our residents and provide guidance on MDS assessments and care plan reviews.
• Ensure that the Interdisciplinary team makes decisions for completing or not completing additional MDS assessments based on clinical criteria.
• Assist with coordination and management of the daily stand-up meeting, including review of resident care and setting of the assessment reference date(s).
• Comply with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for all residents, ensuring that documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Maintain current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
• Complete accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review, observation, and interview with facility staff, residents, and family members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved RN/LVN program and licensed in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process, OBRA regulations, and Minimum Data Set.
• Knowledge of the care planning process and experience with MDS 3.0 preferred.
• Ability to maintain current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer

A competitive salary range of $52 - $54 and a dynamic work environment that supports professional growth and development.