What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled MDS Nurse Specialist position at The Laurels of Middletown?
Establish yourself as a skilled nursing professional with our esteemed organization, The Laurels of Middletown. As an experienced MDS Nurse, you will oversee the RAI process and conduct assessments and care plan coordination for guests, providing expert oversight and guidance to ensure exceptional care.
The Laurels of Middletown offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, 401K with matching funds, DailyPay, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, free CNA/STNA certification, zero-cost uniforms, and Legacy, our new virtual community and rewards & recognitions program.
Responsibilities
- Complete MDS, CAA's, and care plans within regulated time frames.
- Coordinate scheduling the RAI process with the interdisciplinary team.
- Assess residents through physical assessment, interview, and chart review.
- Discuss resident care needs with caregivers, including physicians, nurses, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.
- Review information from hospitals, consults, and outside agencies, using such information in the completion of assessments and care planning.
- Coordinate, identify, and/or initiate significant change MDS's.
- Maintain PPS meetings, maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and monitoring Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator.
- Remain current with American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) requirements.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
- AANC certification a plus, RAC-CT.
- Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS), strongly preferred.
- Experience as an MDS Nurse.
Our organization is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care, serving our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
