MDS Assistant

We are looking for an MDS Nurse to join our team! The MDS Nurse completes MDS for all residents according to OBRA and PPS guidelines. Assists in providing a clean, safe, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the duties as described below. The goal is to promote the patient's well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

MDS Requirements

Valid and current California RN or LVN License

1-2 years MDS experience or MDS completed course

BLS or CPR (required)

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots

1-2 years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience required

Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory

Deep medical terminology knowledge

Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting preferred

Excellent leadership skills

Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations

Superb decision-making skills

Previous experience in a SNF or similar job setting would be preferred

Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.

Excellent knowledge of emergency care.

In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times

A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Primary MDS Responsibilities

Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement

Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admission

Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator

Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents

Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations

Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement

Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions

Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission

Complies with the facility's attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance Other Responsibilities

Adjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders

Ensures timely response to call lights

Pain management/intervention

Assess behavior and provide interventions as indicated

Wound treatments

Therapy treatments

Incidents; falls, etc.

Patient complaints / concerns

Identifies/assesses emergency medical situations and provides appropriate interventions as indicated

Documentation and follow-up with timely notification of physician and family

Care planning as needed

Performs other duties or functions as assigned by the DON and/or Administrator

PAY SCALE:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.

$40 - $43 / Hour

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