MDS Nurse Transition Leader

Job Description

Overview

This position is designed to serve as an MDS Nurse Transition Leader when an opening occurs at any Otterbein location in the MDS Nurse Position. The MDS Nurse Leader will complete the MDS Nurse duties at assigned location. When an Interim role is not needed, then the MDS Nurse Leader will be assigned special projects by the VP Clinical Quality.

Travel: up to 100% depending on transition leadership needs.

Lodging provided if over 1 hour commute from home.

Responsibilities

MDS

Effectively complete the MDS and Care Plans

Discuss elder observations/concerns with appropriate coordinator.

Generate/update Monthly MDS Calendar and Notification Process for Support Staff

Provide coaching and direction to staff as needed.

Discharge planning for residents/elders including home services upon discharge

Complete the certifications and recertification's for residents/elders

Facilitate the weekly Medicare/therapy Utilization Review Meetings

Act as the therapy liaison

Provide training materials to staff and team when appropriate

Collaborate in the development of new processes, forms, and systems

Be prepared and actively participate in the morning meetings

Assist in the management of the survey process when required

Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: BSN

Licensure/Certification: Current OH RN license; RN license in IN a plus.

Experience: Minimum 5 years' of MDS experience in long-term care//nursing home environment required. Experience in post-acute environments also a plus

Special Skills and Requirements:

Must have a proven track record of strong MDS skills (casemix management, PDPM management, Quality Measures)

Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to change.

Experience with Electronic Medical Records; PCC experience highly preferred

Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.

Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset.

Must be able to communicate in English.

BENEFITS*

Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time off that accrues immediately

Paid Holidays

Life insurance

Retirements Savings with a 401(k) with company match

Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay

Employee sponsored fund for employees in need

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati and University of Toledo for scholarships up to 10% and Hondros up to 16% of eligible tuition costs

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Full-time