RN MDS Nurse – Sign-On Bonus Eligible

The Laurels of Defiance; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Affordable health insurance

Comprehensive health insurance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

The Laurels of Defiance is seeking an experienced Care Management Nurse (MDS Nurse) to stay clinically involved in patient care while maintaining autonomy.

You will manage the MDS process, complete assessments and care plans within required timeframes, and coordinate care with physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff. A RN license and MDS experience are required, with knowledge of RAI and PPS strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• Experience as an MDS nurse.
• Knowledge of RAI and PPS processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulated time frames.
• Assess residents through physical assessment, interview and chart review.
• Discuss resident care needs with care givers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.
• Review information from hospital, consults and outside agencies for assessment and care planning.
• Coordinate, identify, and/or initiate significant changes MDSs.
• Prepare PPS meetings and maintain PPS board for monitoring Medicare days and RUGs utilization.
• Stay current with AANAC requirements.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

RAI process knowledge

PPS familiarity

Job description

The Laurels of Defiance is seeking an experienced Care Management Nurse (MDS Nurse) to stay clinically involved in patient care while maintaining autonomy.

You will manage the MDS process, complete assessments and care plans within required timeframes, and coordinate care with physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff. A RN license and MDS experience are required, with knowledge of RAI and PPS strongly preferred.