• MDS Nurse (RN) Position Summary:

• Acts as chairperson of the inter-disciplinary care plan team.
• Works with the inter-disciplinary team in developing plan of care for each resident.
• Establish/update the initial plan of care within five days of admission.
• Maintain and update the plan of care for each resident at a minimum of biweekly.
• Assist in the scheduling of participation of the resident or resident’s responsible party in the care plan meetings.
• Meets daily with Therapy Director to review therapy participation and assessment schedule for skilled residents.
• Inform all IDT members of any significant change in resident’s condition that will necessitate a full resident assessment.
• Notifies and coordinates the IDT for MDS assessments completion according to the admission date, assessment reference date, and MDS transmission date.
• Develops a MDS assessment calendar.
• Performs MDS nursing assessment and or ensures nursing staff performs MDS nursing assessment according to the required time frame.
• In the absence of an interdisciplinary team member the MDS Coordinator is responsible for completion of the additional section(s) of the MDS.
• Monitors compliance by the IDT members in completion of the MDS and care planning process. Reports ongoing performance related issues to the Administrator as appropriate.
• Coordinates and leads the weekly Utilization Review/Medicare Meeting.
• Completes the monthly skilled billing log and submits on/before the 8th day of the month to assigned billing specialist.
• Ensures all emergency and resident care measures are utilized to stabilize the resident’s condition.
• In case of staffing emergencies, performs clinical tasks as required or assigned.
• Conducts daily stand up meetings with IDT, including rehab to monitor the MDS process progress

MDS Nurse (RN) Qualifications:

• This position requires a current valid license nursing license issued in the state where the person will practice from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of MDS experience in the long-term care setting.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, and provide positive attitude.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied, and equipment used, in the assigned unit.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles are required.
• Must be CPR certified