Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set

Ascension Living; Signal Mountain (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Living in Signal Mountain, TN is seeking an RN to lead MDS development and care planning in the Skilled Care department at Alexian Village of Tennessee.

You will ensure MDS accuracy, uphold regulatory standards, and coordinate CMS survey readiness in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care.

This full-time day position offers opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits in a supportive nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• RN license required prior to hire date or transfer date.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required or professional licensure at time of hire.
• One year of RN-MDS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• MDS & Care Plan Accuracy: ensure precision of charts, data, and assessments while training team members to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Regulatory & Program Compliance: stay current on Medicare/Medicaid/ licensure/ accreditation requirements for long-term care.
• Survey Preparedness & Teamwork: maintain survey readiness and collaborate across disciplines for all CMS survey phases.

Skills

MDS & Care Plan Accuracy

Regulatory & Program Compliance

Survey Preparedness & Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma

RN Licensure

Job description

• MDS & Care Plan Accuracy: Ensures the precision of patient charts, medical data, and resident assessments while training interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive, individualized care plans.
• Regulatory & Program Compliance: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local standards including Medicare, Medicaid, certification, licensure, and accreditation requirements for long-term care.
• Survey Preparedness & Teamwork: Promotes continuous survey readiness and collaborates across disciplines to assist with all phases of the CMS survey process, including pre-survey prep and post-survey plans of correction.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Signal Mountain, TN
• Facility: Alexian Village of Tennessee
• Department: Skilled Care
• Schedule: Days l Full Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• MDS & Care Plan Accuracy: Ensures the precision of patient charts, medical data, and resident assessments while training interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive, individualized care plans.
• Regulatory & Program Compliance: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local standards including Medicare, Medicaid, certification, licensure, and accreditation requirements for long-term care.
• Survey Preparedness & Teamwork: Promotes continuous survey readiness and collaborates across disciplines to assist with all phases of the CMS survey process, including pre-survey prep and post-survey plans of correction.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration
  • Required Credential(s): Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education
  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
• Additional Preference
  • One year of RN-MDS experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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