MDS RN: Care Plan & MDS Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Fowler Care Center in Fowler, California seeks an experienced MDS RN to lead the RAI process from admission to discharge, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate MDS assessments and care plan reviews. The role requires an RN or LVN licensed in California, with at least 2 years in a Skilled Nursing Facility, strong knowledge of Case-Mix, Medicare PPS, and OBRA/MDS 3.0 guidelines.

We offer a competitive hourly salary of $52–$54 and a dynamic work environment that supports

Qualifications

• RN/LVN licensed in the state of practice (California).
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Knowledge of Case-Mix, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Familiarity with OBRA regulations and MDS 3.0.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess resident needs and guidance on MDS assessments and care plan reviews.
• Ensure decisions on MDS assessments follow clinical criteria.
• Assist with daily stand-up meetings and set Assessment Reference Date(s).
• Comply with regulations governing RAI processes and MDS coordination.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation to support MDS coding.
• Maintain current MDS status per state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain accurate data entry in MDS systems.
• Complete accurate MDS coding from chart review, observation, and interviews.

Skills

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Quality Indicator knowledge

Medicare PPS knowledge

Medicaid reimbursement knowledge

Data entry accuracy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN/LVN program

Job description

Fowler Care Center in Fowler, California seeks an experienced MDS RN to lead the RAI process from admission to discharge, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate MDS assessments and care plan reviews. The role requires an RN or LVN licensed in California, with at least 2 years in a Skilled Nursing Facility, strong knowledge of Case-Mix, Medicare PPS, and OBRA/MDS 3.0 guidelines.

We offer a competitive hourly salary of $52–$54 and a dynamic work environment that supports